Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,704
Employers: 1,493

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,513Across 711 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.84Across 55 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,153Across 35 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%112 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,686 listings
On-site: 62%2,896 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (234), Egis Group (137), Stantec (128).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Stantec

Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations

500-4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0C6, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 1, 2026

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Original job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Energy team in western Canada is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. The Stations Electrical Design team is looking to fill the role of an Electrical Engineer-in-Training. Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, the Electrical EIT will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills and gain experience in performing engineering design.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.
Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.
Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction, and testing & commissioning.
Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.
Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.
Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.
Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to clients.
Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required.
Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience in PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset.
Experience in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and Inventor.
Preliminary knowledge of the CEC, and industry standards such as IEEE, and CSA.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and highly organized with strong time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
2–6 years of relevant experience; experience working with utilities in North America is an asset (BC Hydro experience preferred).

Office Location and Schedule

Typical office environment working with computers.
Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.
Location – Vancouver / Burnaby / Edmonton / Calgary.

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. #FeelingEnergized

#EnergyAcceleration

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.

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Responsibilities

The Electrical EIT will perform engineering studies and detailed design for HV/EHV substation projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. Responsibilities include preparing technical specifications, supporting procurement and construction, and coordinating with other disciplines to solve technical issues.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and be eligible for registration as an EIT with EGBC. The role requires 2–6 years of relevant experience and proficiency in industry-standard engineering software and design codes.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Substation design
Power flow analysis
Short circuit analysis
Grounding design
Lightning protection
Insulation coordination
Technical specifications
AutoCAD
Inventor
PSSE
PSCAD
ETAP
CDEGS
MathCAD
Project coordination

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability plan
Long-term disability plan
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Substations
HV/EHV
Power Flow
Short Circuit
Grounding
Lightning Protection
Insulation Coordination
Technical Specifications
AutoCAD
Inventor
PSSE
PSCAD
ETAP
CDEGS
MathCAD
CEC
IEEE
CSA
EIT
Engineering Design
Procurement
Commissioning
Project Management
QA/QC
Site Visits
Infrastructure
Clean Energy
Hybrid Work
Utility

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