Project Engineer - Substations

Job Description

Project Engineer - Substations

Stantec is looking for a Project Engineer to work on high voltage substation projects across North America.

Your Opportunity

Join our Western Canadian Power Delivery team and play a pivotal role in designing and delivering HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to manage the scope, schedule, and cost of projects.


• Identify and manage project technical risks.


• Act as project technical lead to coordinate with internal engineering teams, clients, and third party stakeholders.


• Lead and coordinate internal engineering teams for design reviews, vendor drawing reviews, and QA.


• Develop design plans, strategies, schedules and resource planning for engineering activities.


• Coordinate development of technical documents such as specifications, drawings and reports.


• Support construction management, engineering, and procurement during construction and testing phases.


• Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.


• Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering services.


• Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define scopes, prepare detailed designs and provide construction site supports.


• May be required to conduct detailed engineering work such as design, specifications, and studies.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Field experience in commissioning and testing is an asset.


• Proven knowledge in Geotechnical, Civil/Structural, P&C, SCADA, Telecom, Mechanical, and Architectural is an asset.


• Equipment engineering experience is an asset.


• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.


• Effective interpersonal skills (written & verbal) are essential.


• Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Holding a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power System; minimum 8 years of experience as a Project Engineer related to high voltage substations.


• 6 years of direct experience on physical design of high voltage (69kV and above) substation projects is required.


• Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or related association in Canada.

Work Environment

Typical office environment working with computers; hybrid work model (office and home). Field work may include exposure to inclement weather.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC – $89,200.00 – $129,300.00 Annually


• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC – $94,600.00 – $137,100.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

Full‑time employees have access to health, dental, vision, wellness program, retirement savings plans, stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability plans, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees have access to group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.

Additional Information

Primary Location: Burnaby, BC. Employment Type: Full‑time. Travel: Yes. Schedule: Full‑time. Job Posting: 05/12/2025.