Electrical Engineer in Training
Join Stantec and help power your growth and advance your career.
At Stantec, we deeply care about the communities we serve because they are our own. This connection allows us to understand their needs, connect with our expertise, and collaborate toward our shared success. We are a diverse team of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our projects enhance quality of life globally, combining the strength of an international company with the agility of a specialized group.
Whether defining microgrids, advancing clean energy, or applying cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, you’ll be working with industry leaders. As one of the world’s top 10 design firms, we offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and achieve your ambitions on a variety of challenging and impactful projects. At Stantec, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on critical work for our clients and communities. Great things happen when talented, determined people come together. We live this every day and seek people like you who do the same.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination, ensuring equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Sustainability and resiliency guide our robust environmental, social, and governance strategy, empowering us to tackle the world’s greatest challenges.
Your Opportunity
Join our dynamic Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) groups in either Fredericton NB or Dartmouth NS as a full-time Electrical Engineer-In-Training. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our engineering and technical design teams, contributing to innovative projects that make a real impact. We are seeking a team-oriented and driven individual who excels in communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual looking to challenge their abilities in a supportive and dynamic work environment. At Stantec, you will have the chance to grow your career, work on exciting projects, and be part of a team that values your contributions.
Employee Advantages
At Stantec, we offer comprehensive benefits to our regular full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. We support your professional development with tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees. Enjoy paid time off and a well-being program designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. At Stantec, we value not only the exceptional work you do for the company, but also you as an individual and your wellbeing, ensuring we take care of you so you can reach your full potential.
Join us at Stantec and take the next step in your career with a company that values your skills and supports your growth.
Hear from Our Local Team
At Stantec, every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Our team members love the variety of work they get to experience, ensuring that no two days are ever the same. This constant change adds an element of excitement to our everyday tasks, keeping us engaged and motivated.
Working together towards a common goal, our team feels like a small family. The camaraderie we share makes Stantec an enjoyable place to work. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and tackle challenges together. This sense of community and teamwork is what truly sets us apart.
Our employees often say that the supportive environment and the strong bonds they form with their colleagues make their work at Stantec not just a job, but a fulfilling career. Join us and become part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your professional journey is supported every step of the way.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate contract drawings, specifications, and sketches from initial design to construction.
- Collaborate with EI&C group members, other Stantec disciplines, and clients to achieve project success.
- Contribute to varied project design teams.
- Conduct field surveys, site reviews, and develop as-recorded drawings.
- Communicate effectively with team members and project teams.
- Understanding and applying the Canadian Electrical Code and National Electrical Code to electrical design projects.
- Contributing to electrical, instrumentation and control designs, construction cost estimates, and equipment specifications.
- Assembling electrical and controls installation work packages for electrical contractors.
- Assisting the design team in completing fundamental engineering tasks and conducting engineering design calculations.
- Aiding in internal efforts to improve department operations, such as creating new tools, progressing new work methods, and advancing internal projects.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, efficient, and a good communicator.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities with a keen eye for detail. Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
- Eligibility to Work: Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Travel Requirements: Please note that this role may require occasional travel.
- Driver’s License: Possession of a valid driver’s license is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
- Proactive, customer and quality focused attitude.
- Ability to solve problems using professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
- Help with continuous improvement and streamlining processes and activities.
- Ability to follow Stantec’s quality control guidelines.
- Understanding of the importance of complying with Stantec’s Employee Health and Safety (EH&S) program, with a focus on safety in the field.
- Desire to be mentored by senior staff and adapt to feedback as required.
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Eligibility for registration as a professional engineer in either the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick or Engineers Nova Scotia.
- Exposure to construction or consulting in industrial and utility environments (e.g., wood products, pulp & paper, food, power generation/distribution, oil & gas, mining) would be an asset.
Your Future Awaits
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth? At Stantec, we are committed to providing an environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about your work and eager to contribute to exciting projects, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our team. Your future at Stantec starts here – start your journey with us today.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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.