Electrical Designer

Overview

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. We don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably, helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future and your own career with opportunities for development and advancement.

In the role of Electrical Designer, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating electrical designs on both large and small-scale projects within the global Mining Sector. You will be part of a multi-talented team focused on designing surface and underground facilities in the mining industry. Your duties involve daily collaboration with other designers and engineers of our multi-discipline team. You will convey electrical requirements to the team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or BIM 3D Revit models, and work closely with engineers, project managers and mining specialists as you develop design concepts, create models, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other discipline requirements.

Your home office will be in North Bay or Sudbury, ON or Saskatoon, SK.

• Safety is a core value for Stantec. You will be responsible for understanding and complying with all health and safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients. As a member of our Mining team, you are expected to contribute to preserving the health and safety of all employees and demonstrate commitment through your personal interactions and designs.
• Under moderate supervision of Design Engineers and Senior Designers, you will be responsible for the complete design and documentation package for electrical and I&C items.
• Produce deliverables as required to fulfill project needs either as an individual contributor or as part of a team of electrical and I&C engineers and designers, depending on project size and scope.
• Electrical deliverables include but are not limited to: single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, equipment lists, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, cable tray fill reports, electrical installation details, power layouts, lighting layouts, grounding layouts, lightning protection layouts, JB layouts, E-House or electrical room layouts.
• I&C deliverables include but are not limited to: P&IDs, network architecture drawings, control architecture drawings, loop drawings, junction box drawings, control panel drawings including PLC and Network Cabinets, schematics, and control room layouts.
• Work from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Assist other designers with project deliverables.

• Deep knowledge of electrical mining systems, methods, materials, and industry standards for a mining environment.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
• Experience with Auto Cad, Micro Station, and Revit.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using Navisworks or similar is considered a benefit.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the electrical team.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical and I&C design and standards (CEC, NEMA, ISA, NEC).
• Technical knowledge of P& and layout.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable drafting standards and verify completeness of design drawings.
• Understand and follow all requirements for revision progression and quality processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of all disciplines is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform field walks, including climbing ladders and walking/standing for extended periods, is preferred.
• Proficient in math as it pertains to design work.

• Position requires an electrical Designer with a minimum of 5 years of…