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Substation Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Stantec
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Energy Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Description for Candidates

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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Energy team in western Canada is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of utilities substation projects throughout Western Canada. The Substations Electrical Engineering team is looking to fill the role of an Electrical Engineering Team Lead. Reporting to the Substation Engineering Manager, the Team Lead will lead a team of Electrical engineers, designers and subcontractors.

This technical leadership role is ideal for someone with a passion for building strong teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure client expectations related to project scope are clearly understood, met, and exceeded.

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members; foster initiative, collaboration, and professional growth.

  • Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.

  • Provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert, offering professional engineering advice within and beyond the department.

  • Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, standards, specifications, and engineering documentation.

  • Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.

  • Lead 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.

  • Develop technical specifications for major equipment, construction, testing, and commissioning.

  • Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

  • Support proposal development, project planning, and cost estimation.

  • Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical challenges.

  • Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC processes to deliver high-quality engineering services.

  • Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required.

  • Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Experience in CYMCAP, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, Autodesk Inventor is an asset.

  • Experience in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat, & AutoCAD.

  • Previous experience working with or at BC Hydro is an asset.

  • Equipment engineering experience is an asset.

  • Willing and able to travel occasionally when required.

  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, efficient, and a good communicator.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Excellent communication abilities with a keen eye for detail. Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

  • 8+ years progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in the transmission and distribution utility business particularly in the design, engineering and maintenance of Substation.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and…

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