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Stantec

Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Stantec, Burnaby, BC


Substation Protection & Control Engineer - ( 240002UG )

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 but have the agility of a specialized power group. We 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 grid modernization, you'll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world's top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Power team in Burnaby BC is currently offering exciting opportunities for Protection and Control Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. You will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. We provide career opportunities that are as unique as you.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Follow P&C application document to define P&C and SCADA design scopes.
  • Develop control building layout, P&C one line diagram, AC/DC schematics, control panel layout and wiring diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, point assignment, etc.
  • Visit the site to collect and verify data to support engineering during identification phase, definition phase and execution phase of the project delivery cycle.
  • Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes; develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
  • Review the design basis memorandum, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers/designers to align the engineering deliverables according to project requirements.
  • Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
  • Selection of equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
  • Conduct SCADA-related and/or Telecom-related engineering activities under supervision of senior SCADA or Telecom engineer.
  • Professional of Record on P&C design deliverables (drawings and reports).
  • Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
  • Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
  • Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough P&C design that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practices.
  • Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc. Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
  • Drafting may be required in order to complete deliverables.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Excellent computer skills with MS Office; Proficient in AutoCAD and Microstation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of operation and design of substation SCADA and Telecom system.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; good at conveying technical knowledge to customers/clients; solid team skills in relationships with team members and external business relationships.
  • A valid BC Class 5 driver's license.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power System) with minimum 6 years of proven direct detailed design experience in Protection & Control for HV substation projects with Utilities in North America.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

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.

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. #FeelingEnergized

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Salary Range(s):
  • Lower Mainland $88,300 - Lower Mainland $128,000 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

Organization : BC-1182 Energy-CA West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 18, 2024, 9:18:38 AM

Req ID: 240002UG

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