Electrical Designer - Roadways & Highways

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation. 

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an immediate need for an Electrical Designer to work within a multi-discipline team environment to design efficient and reliable electrical systems for Infrastructure, Transportation and Transit projects. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Electrical Engineers and Project Managers in designing and executing infrastructure, transportation and transit electrification projects. The electrical design will include normal and emergency power distribution systems, interior and exterior building lighting systems, roadway and street lighting systems, traffic signals design, EV Charging station, extra low voltage systems such as fire alarms, telecommunication, security access control, CCTV system, instrumentation, SCADA system design and execution of various Transit/Transportation systems and infrastructure related projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Participate in feasibility/strategic studies related to the electrification of public transit networks.

Applying best practices and identifying innovative solutions, carry out engineering analyses and studies.

Design of Electrical substations including equipment specification, and grounding system design.

Design of Electrical Vehicle Charging stations

Prepare technical memos and reports to communicate results and recommendations.

Liaison with project team members, and other stakeholders regarding project requirements.

Preparing engineering design drawings, layouts and specifications including but not limited to Single Line Diagrams, wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, protection systems, equipment lists, cable and panel schedules, emergency power distribution, etc.

Perform lighting level calculations using lighting software such as AGi 32, AutoLUX, etc.

Perform short circuit, arc flash and protective device coordination studies using ETAP (or similar) power systems analysis software.

Conduct fieldwork including investigations, studies, and inspections for electrical systems

Application of electrical safety codes and regulations to area of expertise and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Incorporation of safety and risk analysis into equipment designs.

Liaise with clients, government regulatory authorities and contractors

Ability to work with minimum instructions and supervision, shall be able to complete tasks independently, shall make decisions and take responsibility on technical matters with input from senior engineers and project managers.

Coordination with various disciplines and sub-consultants to ensure the technical integrity of engineering design solutions delivered by other disciplines/teams on projects.

Review progress and compliance construction with tender documents including review of shop drawings

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, electrical engineering modelling software such as ETAP, and Auto LUX / AGI32 lighting design software is preferred

Well acquainted with transportation and transit related project activities.

Excellent organization and planning skills – document control and reporting

Demonstrated initiative, drive, leadership, communication, & interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

Technologist diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from a reputed college or university 

C.E.T. or eligible or Professional Engineer eligible [E.I.T] in the province of Ontario.

Minimum five (5) years of progressive working experience in the field of electrical systems design, construction, Transit and/or Transportation system design and system integration

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.