Aug 7, 2026 3 hr. ago

Substation Electrical Engineer (Energy)

Aug 7, 2026 3 hr. ago

Stantec Substation Electrical Engineer (Energy)

Person Specifications:

General Experience/Skills:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) specification experience (familiarity with standards and experience working with them for site layout design). Specifically related to:
- NFPA 70 – National Electric Code
- NFPA 497
Knowledge of International standards like ISA, BS, IEC, NEMA, CEC, IEEE/ANSI
General Electrical/process experience & skills (specifying/purchasing/drawing reviews/etc.):
- Transformer
- Breakers
- Disconnect switches
- Surge Arrester
- Voltage Transformers
- Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS)
- Medium / Low Voltage Switchgears
- Generator etc.
- Control Building Design
- GIS Building Design

Knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Plant 3D. Bentley MicroStation.
Have excellent data manipulation abilities (MS Excel/MS Access database type packages)
Technical report & Equipment’s Specification writing skills as per Project Requirements.
Self-starter, proactive, motivated person who can grab projects and work with the wider team to deliver.
Able to prioritize workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with Clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec team.
Competent level of baseline skills, i.e., professional, and confident with the essential, basic business and communication skills that are required for career growth in all positions.
Rigorous attention to detail, able to understand and adopt workflows and commitment to personal professional development.
Flexible attitude to accepting different work assignments and pro-active attitude to execution / delivery.

Key Accountabilities:

Electrical equipment sizing, calculations, and selection
Lighting and earthing Calculation
Preparation of technical specifications, reports, schedules, data sheets and deliverables
Preparation of General Arrangement drawings
Complete Control Building and GIS Building Design
Preparation/review of Bid analysis & Vendor/Supplier documents Review
Condition assessment
Preparation of Bill of Quantities
Conduit development
Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor/management,
Need to work off-hours for client co-ordination: Occasionally
Need to travel offshore for training / on-site work: Occasionally

Specific Experience:

Bachelor/ master’s degree in Electrical engineering.
7 to 10 years of experience in Electrical Substation for Both AIS & GIS Stations, Renewable energy.
Experience in with balance of plant related activities such as Sub-station, Material handling.
Experience in Co-ordination with Customer and Suppliers.
Experience in System Studies & Primary, Secondary Knowledge in substation design.
Experience in Electrical Equipment sizing, Cable sizing.
Experience in preparation of Bill of Material for Complete Substation with proper. Components / Equipment selection as per Customer Specification and Requirements.

Skills