Distribution Design Team Lead

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a Distribution Design Team Lead in our Saskatoon office. As a technical leader, you will emphasize excellence, work closely with the technical design team on all types of distribution projects and programmes, and provide the necessary leadership required to deliver projects that meet and exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure that client expectations related to project scope are met and exceeded.
• Establish and maintain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Develop project planning documents and client progress reports.
• Support development of proposals, project cost estimates and project schedules.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate key meetings or review points: project kick‑off meetings, IFR/IFC review, constructability review, construction kick‑off, etc., and follow all action items through to completion.
• Provide proactive project change, risk and stakeholder management support.
• Act as the primary technical interface for the projects and provide advice and guidance to the engineering disciplines.
• Ensure procurement packages are produced in accordance with project cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Review project documentation and perform Engineer of Record duties (specifications, IFR/IFC drawings, designs, equipment lists, labor estimates, etc.) prior to issue for accuracy, completeness and presentation.
• Apply proactive and effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
• Construction support activities.
• Site travel is expected, and position will require travel to site 1 to 2 days per month.

Capabilities & Credentials

• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee.
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills are critical for this role.
• Genuine team player who will encourage teamwork with the project team and with other discipline staff.
• Ability to provide strong technical and problem‑solving skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems, streetlight design, capital and maintenance projects, and customer new connect projects will be required.
• Responsible for multiple projects, and be able to carry out multiple tasks within each project.
• High level of initiative and ability to complete tasks on schedule and budget.
• Ability to challenge specifications and non‑optimal designs and provide value‑added alternatives.
• Focused on continuous improvement and providing quality services to our customers in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of project management principles and processes.
• Experience in project controls and scheduling is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry, national, and provincial codes and standards.
• Proficiency with SAP, GIS tools, Bluebeam, AGI 32, Pull Planner. Valid Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical school diploma/certificate, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• Previous Distribution Design experience with SaskPower or similar utility within Canada.

Work Environment

Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home). Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.

Pay Transparency

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

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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Location & Details

Primary Location: Canada | SK | Saskatoon

Organization: BC‑1182 E&R‑CA Pacific

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 02/04/2026 08:04:43

Req ID: 1005119