Civil/Structural EIT - Transmission Line Design

Civil/Structural EIT - Transmission Line Design

Burnaby, BC, Canada and 1 more

Job 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 and have the agility of a specialized power group, and 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 designing challenging crossing spans over glaciers, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Our transmission line engineering group has an opportunity for a Civil/Structural EIT for our Burnaby, BC office. This opportunity is available to university graduates and EITs (Engineer in Training). You will work on several power line projects under the guidance of a Transmission Line Engineer or Designer in a dynamic, vibrant, and collaborative team environment. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career as Transmission Line Engineer or Designer.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Perform drafting tasks in AutoCAD or MicroStation for design following industry codes and client standards.
  • Prepare maps, layouts, and plans for power line routes and right‑of‑ways.
  • Assist with modeling and analysis of transmission lines and structures in PLS‑CADD environment utilizing survey data (usually LiDAR).
  • Assist in design of power line structures (wood, steel, and concrete) and their foundations.
  • Assist in the development of design deliverables through preparation of sketches, digital models, diagrams, and other visuals.
  • Prepare bill of materials for power line projects.
  • Assist the Design Team with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports, and performing calculations as instructed.
  • Participate in site visits as required.
  • Attend project coordination meetings and communicate with internal team members and/or external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including spreadsheets.
  • Good communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to effectively communicate project issues with the project team.
  • Strong interest in developing new skills and career advancement.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation drafting software.
  • Familiarity with overhead power line (either transmission or distribution) design and drafting will be an asset.
  • Any work experience within utilities, EPC service providers, or consulting organizations will be an asset.
  • Experience with GIS mapping is an asset.
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
  • Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education and Experience

  • Civil/Structural Engineering degree from a recognized university.
  • Minimum one year of related utility design experience, preferably within the power utility space, is required.
Thisdescription 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.

About the Team

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.

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