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Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations
Burnaby, BC · Hybrid
Posted Sep 1, 2026
$78,900–$114,400 / year
Job summary
The Electrical EIT will perform engineering studies and detailed design for HV/EHV substation projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. Responsibilities include preparing technical specifications, supporting procurement and construction, and coordinating with other disciplines to solve technical issues.
Job details
Your Opportunity Stantec’s Energy team in western Canada is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. The Stations Electrical Design team is looking to fill the role of an Electrical Engineer-in-Training. Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, the Electrical EIT will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills and gain experience in performing engineering design. Your Key Responsibilities * Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc. * Conduct 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. * Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction, and testing & commissioning. * Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning. * Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates. * Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues. * Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to clients. * Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required. * Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables. 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. 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.
What you’ll do
The Electrical EIT will perform engineering studies and detailed design for HV/EHV substation projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer. Responsibilities include preparing technical specifications, supporting procurement and construction, and coordinating with other disciplines to solve technical issues.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and be eligible for registration as an EIT with EGBC. The role requires 2–6 years of relevant experience and proficiency in industry-standard engineering software and design codes.
Benefits
• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Wellness program • Health care spending account • Wellness spending account • Group registered retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase program • Group tax-free savings account • Life insurance • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Short-term disability plan • Long-term disability plan • Emergency travel benefits • Tuition reimbursement • Professional membership fee coverage • Paid time off
Listed skills
- Project Coordination · Preferred
- AutoCAD · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Electrical engineering
- Substation design
- Power flow analysis
- Short circuit analysis
- Grounding design
- Lightning protection
- Insulation coordination
- Technical specifications
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- PSSE
- PSCAD
- ETAP
- CDEGS
- MathCAD
- Project coordination
- Technical Issues
- Project Scoping
- Cable Routing
- Time Off Management
- Project Implementation
- Technical Support
- Electrical Engineering
- Construction
- Procurement
- DC Distribution Systems
- Engineering Design Process
- High Voltage
- One-Line Diagram
- Proposal Writing
- Purchasing
- Short Circuits
- Team Leadership
- Wiring Diagram
- Coordinating
- Commissioning
- Quality Control
- Switchyard
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Substation Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Substation Engineer
- Electrical Engineers