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Stantec

Transmission Line Designer

Stantec, Waterloo, ON


Transmission Line Designer - ( 230004XB )

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 Transmission Line Designer for our offices at Burnaby (British Columbia), Calgary (Alberta), and Waterloo (Ontario). Hybrid work model to work from home is possible. You will work on several power line projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Designer in a dynamic, vibrant, and collaborative team environment. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career as transmission line engineer.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Job requirement will include assisting the transmission team with engineering and design services of power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
  • Performs design/drafting following industry codes and client standards for the overhead transmission projects.
  • Route selection for overhead power lines.
  • Modeling and analysis of transmission line and structures in PLS-CADD utilizing LiDAR.
  • Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
  • Assists in the development of a design deliverables through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
  • Participate in site visit as required.
  • Attends project coordination meetings and communicate with internal team members and/or external consultants.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Familiarity with PLS-CADD software
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • Experience with GIS mapping is an asset.
  • Familiar with North American overhead power line industry standards
  • Experience developing design drawings for transmission or distribution project
  • Sound understanding of project management systems.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
  • Time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong interest in developing new skills and career advancement.
  • Good communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate project issues with the project team and clients.
  • Organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.

Education and Experience
  • Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university.
  • Registered with the Engineering Provincial Association
  • Minimum 3 year of overhead power line (transmission or distribution) design and engineering experience within utilities, EPC or consulting organizations.

Typical office environment working with computers; Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).

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

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

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Salary Range(s):
  • Lower Mainland $73,600 - Lower Mainland $106,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

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-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Calgary, Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Organization : BC-1182 Energy-CA West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 8, 2023, 4:34:05 PM

Req ID: 230004XB

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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