Stantec

Sr Physical Substation Engineer

Stantec • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in substation design and project engineering (13kV to 500kV)
  • Expertise with air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated substations (GIS)
  • Strong understanding of substation components, single line diagrams, and layout design
  • Registered PE preferred; NCEES Record ideal
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
  • Experience in leading teams and collaborating across disciplines
  • Proven ability to foster client relationships and manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts for foundations and equipment support in power delivery projects
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control of structural design packages
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to adhere to project timelines
  • Allocate resources and track man hours for project efficiency
  • Review and approve design drawings for compliance with standards and client expectations
  • Produce complete station drawings in collaboration with P&C team
  • Engage in client discussions and project status meetings
  • Support project execution by coordinating with engineering resources nationally and internationally

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Work in a dynamic team environment
  • Field exposure and experiences that enhance technical expertise
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the US and internationally
  • Engagement with clients and industry stakeholders
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

You will be responsible for developing and leading substation structural design efforts and coordinating with Physical Electrical teams. The successful candidate should have experience in the areas of substation design and project engineering from the 13kV to 500kV levels, experience with areas of air-insulated substations (AIS), gas-insulated substations (GIS), as well as an understanding of substation components, single line diagrams, substation layout, related electrical studies, rigid bus design, and design codes such as IEEE and MOP. This position will include work planning, inter-discipline coordination, design team leadership, reporting and cost estimating.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate engineering efforts for design of foundations, equipment support, rigid bus and enclosures associated with power delivery projects
  • Perform QA/QC of structural engineering design packages
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to meet with project timelines for engineering deliverables
  • Determine appropriate allocation of resources and tracking man hours on project
  • Review, comment and approve design drawings and calculations for substation construction packages including codes and standards compliance, client expectations, and quality standards.
  • Work with P&C team to produce complete station drawings
  • Attend client interactions and project status meetings
  • Participate in project planning meetings and proposal development
  • Coordinate engineering resources from offices across the US and internationally to support project execution


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Ability to lead a team of engineers working on Substation design including interdisciplinary coordination
  • Experience with site visits, in order to capture technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions
  • Capable of producing general arrangement drawings, foundation plans, steel elevations, structural details, and Bill of Materials.
  • 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

Education and Experience:
  • Registered PE preferred, with NCEES Record desired.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience in power delivery
  • Experience with site visits, to capture technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions
  • Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, and working with remote teams.
  • 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.

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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25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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