Distribution Technologist
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- Feb 15, 2024 Post Date
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- 240000RE Requisition #
Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $7B company paired with the agility of a specialized power and dams group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful power and dam projects vital to both local and global communities.
Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or electric grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in power delivery, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity:
In this position as a Distribution Design Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Your duties will include developing distribution drawings, coordinating with clients, field validation and reporting on projects. You will be required to apply engineering knowledge, concepts and professional judgement acquired through your growing experience. You will interface directly with utility and industry clients and stakeholders to effectively manage project deliverables, with a focus on quality and team collaboration. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares and revises documentation in various phases of design and construction, including plans, diagrams, and details.
- Professional participation in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
- Performs detailed design for power distribution systems which includes overhead and underground systems.
- Preparation of project specifications and construction documents.
- Participates in safety by design and constructability reviews.
- Conducts reviews of project deliverables produced by peers.
- Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
- Conducts field reviews required to assess as-built conditions.
- Construction phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews as-constructed drawings, and conducts reviews of construction for general conformance with design.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external customers.
- Interest in and knowledge of the purpose for power structure analysis software such as SPIDAcalc, PLS CADD, or similar, is an asset.
- Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and electrical design principles.
- Knowledge of Engineering/Design Standards and Codes are an asset.
- Well organized, strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Working knowledge of Civil3D considered an asset.
- Class 5 driver’s license
Education and Experience:
- Diploma from a technical institute in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Power Engineering or equivalent.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized