Distribution Designer

At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. How? By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.

And as part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our clean energy future. #Feeling Energized

Stantec is hiring a Distribution Designer to join our US West region Distribution group. We understand the challenges of the power sector in meeting worldwide demand for clean, efficient energy in the midst of financial, strategic, and regulatory uncertainty. Within our positive team environment, our employees enjoy great career advancement opportunities and the chance to work on a variety of projects including transmission, distribution substation, converter stations, telecom, protection and control, renewable energy, and generation.

We provide career opportunities as unique as you are.

• Develop and prepare electric distribution designs, including overhead and underground systems, relocations, and system improvements
• Produce construction drawings, work orders, bills of materials, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation
• Perform engineering calculations, system analysis, and design validation to support project requirements
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, utility personnel, and external stakeholders to resolve design challenges and advance project milestones
• Conduct and/or support field walks to document existing conditions and inform design solutions
• Apply and adhere to client standards, codes, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., CPUC, NEC, OSHA)
• Review designs for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance prior to submittal
• Manage and maintain organized project documentation and design records
• Support multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks to meet schedule and budget requirements
• Participate in internal and external meetings, representing Stantec in a professional manner
• Utilize design tools and software to develop and manage deliverables (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, utility work management platforms)
• Identify risks, constructability concerns, and cost impacts, and collaborate with project teams to develop solutions

• Detailed, first-hand knowledge of design, construction, O&M of overhead and underground distribution lines at or below 34.5 kV
• Experience with CAD systems such as Bentley Micro Station or Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D is desirable
• General knowledge of other electrical grid-related disciplines (transmission, substations, generation) is a plus
• Experience with SDG&E or similar utility standards (underground, overhead, service, and design manuals); experience level may range from early-career to advanced
• Experience with both overhead and underground systems
• Experience with medium-voltage systems in both utility and industrial contexts is desirable
• PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and OCalc experience is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with various due dates.
• Travel and hand-on site work should be expected, up to 20% of your time.

• At least 2 years of direct electric utility or utility/power consulting experience; other infrastructure-related experience will be considered
• Completion of a related STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) credential is a plus

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