City : Kitchener

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Electrical Engineer/Designer - ( 23000043 )

Description

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 Renewables 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

Stantec is looking for engineers and designers with experience on large utility-scale renewable projects including feasibility assessment, conceptual design and detailed AC design of electrical renewables sites, DC collection systems design such as ground mount solar for systems up to 500MWac systems.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with team to provide status updates, identify additional scope
• Review and apply project documentation including client technical and design specifications.
• Apply knowledge of industry standards and electrical engineering design principles.
• Work alongside lead engineer to gain knowledge of renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic (PV), Wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Support studies engineering

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A self-starter, able to resolve engineering design issues and develop project scope documents, technical reports, cost estimates and project proposals.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Thorough understanding of design standards and codes for electrical power systems.
• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable energy codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications an asset.
• Record of successfully delivering projects on-time and on-budget, while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Checks your own work for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• A strong willingness to learn is crucial
• Experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is a requirement

Education and Experience

• Electrical Engineer or EIT with of up to 2 years or more experience
• Electrical photovoltaic systems experience is required
• Prior experience in consulting for an owner or EPC contactor an asset
• Power systems studies experience an asset
• Protection and Controls Experience would be an asset
• Wind and/or Battery Storage experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of PLSCADD and Pole line design an asset

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.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Other Locations : Canada-Ontario-Kitchener

Organization : BC-1265 Energy-CA Prairies & Territories

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 18, 2023, 3:12:08 PM

Req ID: 23000043

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans