At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers on exciting substation projects across Western Canada.
- Company: Join Stantec, a leader in energy solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy health benefits, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in electrical engineering with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 136300 - 204500 $ per year.
Stantec’s Energy team in western Canada is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of utilities substation projects throughout Western Canada. The Substations Electrical Engineering team is looking to fill the role of an Electrical Engineering Team Lead. Reporting to the Substation Engineering Manager, the Team Lead will lead a team of electrical engineers, designers and subcontractors. This technical leadership role is ideal for someone with a passion for building strong teams.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Ensure client expectations related to project scope are clearly understood, met, and exceeded.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members; foster initiative, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
- Provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert, offering professional engineering advice within and beyond the department.
- Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, standards, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.
- Lead detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.
- Develop technical specifications for major equipment, construction, testing, and commissioning.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Support proposal development, project planning, and cost estimation.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC processes to deliver high-quality engineering services.
- Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required.
Qualifications
- Experience in CYMCAP, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, Autodesk Inventor is an asset.
- Experience in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat, & AutoCAD.
- Previous experience working with or at BC Hydro is an asset.
- Equipment engineering experience is an asset.
- Willing and able to travel occasionally when required.
- Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, efficient, and a good communicator.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
- Excellent communication abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- 8+ years progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in the transmission and distribution utility business particularly in the design, engineering and maintenance of Substation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a range of internal and external customers.
Office Location and Schedule
- Typical office environment working with computers.
- Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Pay Transparency
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary
Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.
Substation Electrical Engineering Team Lead in Burnaby employer: Stantec
Stantec is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering robust training programs and mentorship opportunities for roles like the Senior Risk Leader. With a collaborative work culture that values innovation and proactive risk management, employees thrive in a dynamic multi-office environment across North America. The company also emphasizes work-life balance and provides competitive benefits, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in the energy and resources sector.
