Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer
Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
Our team is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer. This position is ideal for an excellent communicator and skilled problem solver, with a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service and individual excellence are paramount. We offer you the opportunity to challenge your abilities in a dynamic and diversified team environment.
You will be responsible for developing and leading all aspects of HV substation design. The successful candidate must have experience in the areas of substation design & project engineering from the 25kV to 500kV levels, as well as an understanding of substation components, development of single line diagrams, substation layout and related electrical studies (clearance, grounding, isolation etc.), rigid bus design, work planning, coordination, reporting, and cost estimating.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages.
- Work closely with Project Managers to meet with project timelines for engineering deliverables.
- Determine appropriate allocation of resources and tracking man hours on project.
- Review, comment and approve electrical design & drawings for substation construction packages for codes and standards compliance.
- Work with P&C team to produce complete station drawings.
- Attend client interactions and project status meetings.
- Participate in project planning meetings and reviews.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to lead a team of engineers working on Substation design including interdisciplinary coordination.
- Experience with site visits, to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions.
- Capable of producing station one lines, key plans (layouts), conduit plans, lightning, grounding calculations, lighting plans, station typical elevations and BOMs.
- Capable of writing equipment specifications and review vendor drawings.
- Ability to develop and maintain good client relationships and be able to demonstrate solid technical ability.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop strong internal and external relationships.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to mentor engineers and designers.
Education and Experience:
- Registered PE, or eligible for PE/P. ENG is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is required.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in utility HV substation design is required.
- Experience with site visits, to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions is preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
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.