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Stantec

Substation Electrical Engineer

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

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 10 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for utilities in North America.
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

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Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Power 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. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. You will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. We provide career opportunities that are as unique as you.

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.
Mentor and support junior Engineers.
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

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power Systems) with
Experience in PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset.
Field experience in commissioning and testing is an asset.
Proven knowledge in Civil/Structural and P&C is an asset.
Equipment engineering experience is an asset.
Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
Effective interpersonal skills (written, verbal) are essential to interact with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, sub-consultants and build client relationships.
Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

Minimum 10 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for utilities in North America.
Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng) required.

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.

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. #EnergyAcceleration #INDE&R

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 engineer will perform complex power system studies and conduct detailed design of HV/EHV AC and DC substations. They will also coordinate planning activities, prepare technical specifications, and provide support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and possess a minimum of 10 years of direct detailed design experience in high voltage substations. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration is required for this role.

Skills

Power systems engineering
High voltage substation design
Power flow analysis
Short circuit analysis
Grounding design
Lightning protection
Insulation coordination
Equipment specification
Technical writing
Project coordination
Mentoring
QA/QC procedures
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Microsoft Office
Commissioning

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

Substation
Electrical Engineering
HV/EHV
Power Systems
PSSE
PSCAD
ETAP
CDEGS
WinIGS
MathCAD
AutoCAD
MicroStation
P.Eng
Switchyard
Grounding
Cable routing
AC/DC distribution
Single line diagrams
Commissioning
Testing
Procurement
QA/QC
Power flow
Short circuit
Lightning protection
Insulation coordination
TRV
Cable ampacity
Utilities
Infrastructure

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