Stantec

Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations

Stantec$78K — $114K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
  • 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably with utilities in North America, especially BC Hydro.
  • Experience with software such as PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, and MathCAD is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe products.
  • Knowledge of the CEC, IEEE and CSA industry standards is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering analyses including power flow and lightning protection studies.
  • Design detailed components for substations including layouts and cable routing.
  • Develop technical specifications for equipment and construction phases.
  • Support procurement, construction, and commissioning with technical expertise.
  • Assist in preparing proposals and project estimates.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to troubleshoot design issues.
  • Conduct site visits and offer design support during construction.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and health care spending accounts.
  • Group retirement savings and stock purchase plans.
  • Professional development support including tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec's Energy team in western Canada is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. The Stations Electrical Design team is looking to fill the role of an Electrical Engineer-in-Training. Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, the Electrical EIT will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills and gain experience in performing engineering design.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.
  • Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.
  • Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction, and testing & commissioning.
  • Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.
  • Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.
  • Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to clients.
  • Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required.
  • Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience in PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset.
  • Experience in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Preliminary knowledge of the CEC, and industry standards such as IEEE, and CSA.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and highly organized with strong time management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
  • Valid driver's license.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
  • 2-6 years of relevant experience; experience working with utilities in North America is an asset (BC Hydro experience preferred).

Office Location and Schedule
  • Typical office environment working with computers.
  • Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).
  • Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
  • Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.
  • Location - Vancouver / Burnaby / Edmonton / Calgary.

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$78,900.00 - $114,400.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Other Locations: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: BC-1182 E&R-CA Pacific
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 01/09/2026 08:09:19
Req ID: 1007444

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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Market Cap
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