Stantec

Sr Physical Substation Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago

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12 Locations

Hybrid

Senior level

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The Role

Leads civil and structural engineering for physical substation projects from 13kV to 500kV. Responsibilities include designing foundations, equipment supports, rigid bus systems, enclosures, drawings, calculations, and bills of materials; performing QA/QC; coordinating multidisciplinary teams; managing resources, schedules, and costs; supporting proposals; and interacting with clients. The role requires substation design expertise, knowledge of AIS/GIS systems and applicable standards, team leadership, and preferably a Professional Engineer registration.

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking Intermediate and Senior Civil/Structural Engineers to support our Substation Physical Electrical Teams. 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 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.

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.

About Us

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

About the Team

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
8 to 10 years of experience in power delivery
Experience designing substations from 13kV to 500kV
Experience with air-insulated substations and gas-insulated substations
Knowledge of substation components, single-line diagrams, layouts, related electrical studies, and rigid bus design
Knowledge of IEEE and MOP design codes and standards
Ability to lead substation design engineers and coordinate across disciplines
Experience producing general arrangement drawings, foundation plans, steel elevations, structural details, and bills of materials
Experience with substation site visits and technical data collection
Ability to perform QA/QC of structural engineering design packages
Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES Record

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HQ: Edmonton, Alberta

22,253 Employees

What We Do

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.