Sr Distribution Designer
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- May 03, 2024 Post Date
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- 240001YX Requisition #
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
Stantec is hiring a Senior Distribution Designer to join our US Mountain region Transmission & Distribution (T&D) group. We understand the challenges of the power sector in meeting worldwide demand for clean, efficient energy in the midst of financial, strategic, and regulatory uncertainty. Within our positive team environment, our employees enjoy great career advancement opportunities and the chance to work on a variety of projects including transmission, distribution substation, converter stations, telecom, protection and control, renewable energy, and generation. We provide career opportunities as unique as you are.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform site visit for field data collection and verification of existing distribution lines, facilities and project requirements.
- Prepare cost estimates on engineering and fielding efforts.
- Assist with preparing proposals by decomposing scopes of work into individual tasks, obtaining estimates from internal and external service providers, and other proposal-related tasks
- Liaise with clients and external stakeholders as part of executing various projects
- Perform detailed design and engineering calculations of overhead electric distribution systems to comply with the client’s standards, specifications, preferences, and relevant industry standards (NESC, GO95, etc.).
- Assist with training junior personnel in distribution design principles and act as a mentor when needed
- Review work of other designers for conformance to client specifications
- Support the day to day activities of the project from inception through. engineering, construction, commissioning and hand over.
- Function as project engineer on assigned projects.
- Report the progress of the project to the senior engineer, project manager, and/or client
- Think outside the box and use your knowledge to develop solutions where no existing standard or off-the-shelf choice exists
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Detailed, first-hand knowledge of design, construction, O&M of overhead and underground distribution lines at or below 34.5 kV
- Experience with CAD systems such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D is desirable
- General knowledge of other electrical grid-related disciplines (transmission, substations, generation) is a plus
- Experience with both overhead and underground systems
- Experience with medium-voltage systems in both utility and industrial contexts is desirable
- Some knowledge of project management principles (e.g. budget, burn rate, gross margin) is desireable
- PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and OCalc experience is desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with various due dates.
- Travel and hand-on site work should be expected, up to 20% of your time.
Education and Experience
- At least 8 years of direct electric utility or utility/power consulting experience; other infrastructure-related experience will be considered
- Completion of a related STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) credential is a plus
Locations
Potential head office locations in the US Mountain region are:
- Denver, CO
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Boise, ID
- Reno, NV
- Las Vegas, NV
- Des Moines, IA
- Albuquerque, NM
- Sheridan, WY
While work is primarily conducted remotely, employees must be able to occasionally travel to the noted office locations for in-person engagements.
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.
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. #FeelingEnergized