Stantec

High Voltage Cable Engineer

Stantec$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Professional Engineer license preferred.
  • 3-7 years of experience in engineering high voltage power cables (25 kV to 600 kV).
  • Strong understanding of high voltage AC and DC submarine and land cable design.
  • Familiar with cable jointing processes and submarine cable protection techniques.
  • Experience with cable ampacity calculations and thermal effects.
  • Knowledge of cable monitoring systems and fault locating/repair operations.
  • Familiarity with international cable standards and marine survey requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct feasibility studies and perform preliminary cable design calculations.
  • Prepare design drawings and cable specifications for high voltage cables.
  • Evaluate and review bid documents for cable projects.
  • Witness and review factory and site testing of cables.
  • Oversee cable installation plans and activities on-site.
  • Participate in trade organizations to stay updated on industry trends.
  • Engage in business development to grow Stantec's cable segment.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and spending accounts for health-related expenses.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including life and AD&D.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for a High Voltage Cable Engineer to join our team in the Winnipeg- Potage office. This position can be located out of any of Stantec's south or central Ontario offices. It is also open to remote options outside of the Winnipeg or Ontario regions.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Perform feasibility studies including preliminary cable design calculations
  • Prepare preliminary cable installation design drawings
  • Preparing cable specifications for the design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation of high voltage ac and dc underground and submarine cables
  • Reviewing and evaluating bid documents
  • Reviewing cable test plans as well as witnessing and reviewing factory/site cable testing
  • Reviewing cable installation plans and witnessing cable system installation activities
  • Participate in technical and industry trade organizations
  • Participate in Business Development activities to grow Stantec's cable business.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience in the specification, design, manufacturing, testing and installation of high voltage AC and DC submarine and land cables
  • Knowledge of cable jointing (both factory and field)
  • Knowledge of submarine cable protection techniques
  • Experience in calculating cable ampacities and thermal effects on cable ratings/design
  • Familiar with cable installation techniques for both land and submarine cable
  • Familiar with cable monitoring systems such as DTS, DAS, RTTR
  • Knowledgeable on cable fault locating and repair operations
  • Familiarity with international cable standards
  • Knowledge of marine survey requirements for cable installation

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
  • Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in the engineering of high voltage ac and dc power cables from 25 kV up to 600 kV.

#FeelingEnergized

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.

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 | AB | Calgary
Other Locations: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Organization: 1370 E&R-CA East-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/06/2026 12:06:09
Req ID: 1006416

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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.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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