Job 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 designing challenging crossing spans over glaciers, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

Our transmission line engineering group has an opportunity for a Civil/Structural EIT for our Burnaby, BC office. This opportunity is available to university graduates and EITs (Engineer in Training). You will work on several power line projects under the guidance of a Transmission Line Engineer or Designer in a dynamic, vibrant, and collaborative team environment. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career as Transmission Line Engineer or Designer.

Your Key Responsibilities

Job requirements will include assisting the transmission line team with engineering and design services of overhead power transmission line projects and deliverables.

• Perform drafting tasks in AutoCAD or MicroStation for design following industry codes and client standards.
• Prepare maps, layouts, and plans for power line routes and right-of-ways.
• Assist with modeling and analysis of transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD environment utilizing survey data (usually LiDAR).
• Assist in design of power line structures (wood, steel, and concrete) and their foundations.
• Assists in the development of design deliverables through preparation of sketches, digital models, diagrams, and other visuals.
• Preparing bill of materials for power line projects.
• Assisting the Design Team with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports, and performing calculations as instructed.
• Participate in site visits as required.
• Attends project coordination meetings and communicate with internal team members and/or external stakeholders.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including spreadsheets.
• Good communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to effectively communicate project issues with the project team.
• Strong interest in developing new skills and career advancement.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation drafting software.
• Familiarity with overhead power line (either transmission or distribution) design and drafting will be an asset.
• Any work experience within utilities, EPC service providers, or consulting organizations will be an asset.
• Experience with GIS mapping is an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education and Experience

• Civil/Structural Engineering degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum one year of related utility design experience, preferably within the power utility space, is required.

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. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.