Intermediate Electrical Designer

Description - External

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.

Join an integrated team that is working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Team works on diverse industry areas such as generation – thermal, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy, transmission and distribution, oil and gas and mining. 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 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 one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

In this position as an Electrical Designer/Technician/Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients in North America. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Work performed will be under the general supervision of a Senior Electrical Designer/Technician/Technologist or Engineer.

Your Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating electrical models and electronic documents on both large and small-scale projects within the global Energy and Resources Sector. This position reports to a supervisor.

As an Electrical Designer, you will be part of a multi-talented team focused on laying out designing and layout of electrical equipment. Your duties will involve daily collaboration with other designers and engineers of our multi-discipline team. You will convey electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural requirements to the team through traditional 2D and 3D models/deliverables. You will work closely with engineers, project managers and specialists as you develop design concepts, create models, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other discipline requirements.

• Performs calculations to analyze and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Work from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Assist in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Responsible for the design and documentation package for electrical deliverables and electrical models.
• Assist other designers with project deliverables.
• Assist in the coordination of design and specifications within the context of a multidisciplinary design team.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Support the project team in development of design, documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Conduct site observation and/or inspection activities during design or construction phases of the project.
• Work closely with the project group in recommending the best use of project tools in order to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot and resolve issues with the project tools.
• Performs thorough quality control of construction documents and provides innovative solutions.