Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
In this position as an Electrical Engineer in Training you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.
Stantec is committed to putting our people first by providing a hybrid workplace with the opportunity to work a combination of remote/in-office work based on operational requirements. Working from Toronto or London Stantec’s offices.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assist Senior Engineers with overhead and underground distribution systems designs for various utilities including Toronto Hydro, Enwin, Alectra, Hydro One, etc. as per all related codes and standards (construction standards, CSA, OESC, ESA, etc.).
- Develop unique design solutions to fit our client’s needs with a sound understanding of overall goals, objectives, and costs.
- Lead and coordinate designs with Professional Engineers for review and direction.
- Prepare and/or review construction packages, including all required drawings, work instructions, planning documentation, and regulatory approvals, where required. Ensure design compliance with all applicable codes, industry standards, Ontario utility construction standards, design guidelines and utility best practice.
- Provide construction support - liaise, consult, and communicate with key project stakeholders including contractors, customers, equipment suppliers, and other utilities.
- Support Professional Engineers with technical studies and/or calculations, software analysis, drafting and specifications; preparation of cost estimates; the creation of equipment specifications and installation standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience in electrical engineering with a focus on Toronto Hydro Streetlighting/Distribution relocations and an understanding of the Standard Design Practices Manual (SDP), latest Toronto Hydro Construction Standards and Toronto Hydro Technical Specifications for civil construction work are mandatory. Experience working with additional utilities is an asset.
- Experience with computer drafting using MicroStation and AutoCAD in either is an asset.
- Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system design is required. This includes routine engineering calculations such as transformer loading, cable ampacity, conduit filling, voltage drop for radial systems and underground cable pulling calculations.
- Knowledge of lighting photometric calculations and experience with photometric software AGI32 and ANSI/IES RP-8 standards is required. Proficiency in additional lighting software is an asset.
- Experience with pole modeling software SpidaCalc is preferred. PLS-CADD knowledge is an asset.
- Knowledge of, and proficient in, the use and application of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and relevant industry standards including CSA, IEEE, IEC, ANSI and NEMA.
- Knowledge of CSA 22.3 No.1 for overhead systems and CSA C220.3 No.7 for underground systems.
- Experience working with third party utility permitting applications and utility coordination process is an asset.
- Valid Class G' Driver's license in the Province of Ontario.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience using SAP is considered an asset.
- Proactive, highly motivated and fast learner.
- Attentive to project scope, schedule, budget and delivering a high-quality product.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year’ experience in planning and design within the utilities distribution and street lighting industry, specifically with LDC’s such as Toronto Hydro, Alectra Utilities, GrandBridge Energy (GBE), ENWIN.
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.
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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.
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.