Electrical EIT- Water

Your Opportunity

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver water and wastewater projects for both public and private sector clients. Your primary duty will be to support the electrical design and engineering of water and wastewater projects through various phases, from planning and design through construction and post-construction, while developing your technical, communication, and project management skills under the guidance of experienced engineers and designers.

You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge under the guidance of a Senior Electrical Engineer and/or Designer to assist in planning, sizing, evaluating, selecting, and specifying electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards and industry best practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients and contractors, preparing design calculations, assisting with the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), and monitoring and supporting construction.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant is expected to:

• Conduct basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Perform electrical design using knowledge of relevant software programs.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer and/or designer.
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer and/or designer.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings, such as:
  • Single line diagrams (SLDs)
  • Power and Lighting Plans
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans
  • Elevations
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Motor control schematics
  • Riser diagrams
  • Installation details
  • Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.)
• Assist in modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
• Conduct construction phase services, such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and completing field reviews of construction for conformance with design under the direction of a senior electrical engineer.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Interest in Electrical Systems Design, and Instrumentation and Controls Systems Design Engineering.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, design criteria, specifications, and other similar materials..
• Ability to manage your own time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers / Designers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of AutoDesk products (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit) is an asset.
• Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience acceptable for registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with APEGA.
• 0-3 years experience
• Co-op / internship experience preferred, but not required.
• Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at water and/or wastewater related facilities.

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

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.