City : WATERLOO

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Engineering Co-op Student - Distribution - Winter 2024 - ( 240003Z1 )

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 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

We are currently seeking an Engineering Intern (Electrical Technologist or Electrical Engineering) to join our Distribution Team. The office location available are London, Markham or Waterloo.

The primary role of this position will be to support Project Engineers, Team Leads, and Managers working on Distribution projects in the Power Distribution sector. Specific assignments and tasks will be related to the candidate’s field of study and/or relevant experience. Assignments will fall within the domains of electrical engineering as they pertain to distribution line engineering projects that Stantec is currently engaged in across Canada.

Your Key Responsibilities

This position will require supporting with the following tasks in an entry-level capacity:

• Assisting the distribution team with engineering and design services for power distribution line projects at various stages (from conceptual design to construction).
• Performing design and drafting tasks following industry codes and client standards for overhead distribution.
• Modeling and analysis of distribution lines and structures based on SpidaCAL and/or PLS-CADD.
• Supporting the project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Assisting in the development of designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Performing site visits as required.
• Attending project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participating in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implementing sustainable design principles.
• Supporting distribution teams on overhead lines projects.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The candidate must have a willingness and interest to learn about:

• AutoCAD experience is an asset.
• MicroStation drafting software and principles.
• PLS-CADD line modelling software and principles.
• Canadian Standard Association (CSA) such as CSA C22.3 No.1:20 – Overhead Systems, CSA C22.3 No.7:20 - Underground Systems, practices, and applicable legislation.
• Design drawings for distribution projects.
• Project management systems.

The ideal candidate shall have and/or demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take direction as required.
• Technical proficiency, good understanding of engineering fundamentals and process improvement skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Experience/familiarity with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Education and Experience

To qualify for this position, the candidate must be:

• Enrolled in a recognized university or technical college in electrical engineering disciplines.
• Eligible for a work term from January-August 2025 (8 months) as a minimum.

Stantec offers a flexible hybrid work model requiring both typical work in an office environment as well as remote work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. 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.

We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Organization : BC-1265 Energy-CA Central

Employee Status : Contract

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Nov 1, 2024, 11:34:30 AM

Req ID: 240003Z1

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