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 grid modernization, you'll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world's top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your OpportunityOur Guaynabo, Puerto Rico office has an opportunity for Electrical Engineer-in-Training positions. Project requirements will include detail engineering and support of distribution and substation projects (generally 12 kV to 500 kV) from conceptual design through construction support
Your Key Responsibilities- Assist the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
- Be an assistant liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and developing project management skills.
- Work on a variety of projects with the liberty to advance your career down several paths within the Power Delivery sector. Contribute to a diverse company, bridging the gaps between the various sectors of infrastructure engineering Stantec operates within.
- Perform electrical distribution and/or substation design.
- Perform calculations based upon client's standards.
- Develop bill of material required for construction based upon client standards.
- Develop construction prints detailing facilities to be removed/installed.
- Perform site field visit for verification of existing facilities and project requirements.
- Review project scope and identify issues early on.
- Support the day-to-day activities of the project from inception through engineering, construction, commissioning and hand-over.
- Report the progress of the project to the Project Engineer as needed.
- Willingness to travel to project sites up to 20% of the work time.
Your Capabilities and Credentials- E.I.T. certification or ability to acquire within 1 year
- A self-starter, able to resolve engineering design issues and develop project scope documents, technical reports, cost estimates and project proposals.
- Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
- Familiarity with software systems that are required to conduct analysis and design (GIS-based tools, MathCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam/Adobe sketch software, CAD, etc)
- Familiarity with more complex modeling tools, such as ETAP, CYMEDist, SKM, PLS-CADD, Pull Planner, etc. is a plus.
- Understanding of project management systems (engineering, quality, construction, HSE, etc.) and willingness to develop skills further.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to develop thorough and concise explanations of difficult engineering solutions to clients or internal team members
- Familiar with industry standards regarding distribution lines including IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, NEC.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
- 0-3 years of experience in the design of high voltage power delivery systems (underground design experience is a plus).
- Experience working with a major electrical utility would be desirable.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized