Electrical Engineer in Training - Distribution Design - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Your Opportunity

The Electrical Distribution EIT is responsible for providing cost estimates and designs for a diverse range of underground and overhead electrical distribution projects. Reporting to the Team Lead, Distribution Design, you are responsible for communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs. You will work with landowners, customers, and other client departments to ensure that the projects are effectively coordinated and executed by yourself. You will ensure that facilities are designed in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner and meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations. 

Your Key Responsibilities

Design distribution infrastructure to meet the project requirements 

Develop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations

Develop project cost estimates and material lists

Manage external client relationships through effective and timely communication

Monitor project progress and take action to meet client requirements

Travel and perform site visits as required

Identify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action

Coordinate designs with various 3rd party stakeholders

Facilitate approval requests with various 3rd party stakeholders

Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Eligible or registered as an EIT in Canada (required) 

Effective interpersonal skills – Strong written and verbal skills are a must, to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers

Able to work effectively as a member of a team

Strong time management and prioritization skills

Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines

PLSCAD or SPIDAcalc knowledge would be an asset

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience in power distribution for utilities within North America would be an asset

Stantec offers a flexible work location arrangement. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. 

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