At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re 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. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Mining Practice is hiring an Electrical Design Lead to join our growing team across Canada. This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor. As an Electrical Design Lead, you will be a key member of the electrical team working with various clients in completing feasibility studies and detailed engineering projects for underground and surface mining operations. You would have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects both domestic and international. This role is for a full-time position.
Your Key Responsibilities
Safety is a core value for Stantec. You will be responsible for understanding and working in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients. As a member of our Mining team, you are expected to make a personal commitment toward preserving the health and safety of all our employees and demonstrate commitment through your personal interactions and designs. Your personal commitment to safety will help us achieve our goal of zero harm within our operation and for our clients.
You will work with a team of engineers and designers in the planning and execution of project work, including scoping, asset integrity assessments, as-built documentation, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering. You will provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
You will provide clients with engineering support to meet their needs and incorporate client suggestions for future requirements in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This position is intended to be client facing and includes attending client meetings, which may at times be remote, as well as corresponding directly with the client.
You will regularly interface with other disciplines and departments to execute projects.
Part-time office presence is a requirement
You will be responsible for the review and analysis of drawings for possible safety and constructability problems prior to issuance to clients.
As a member of the electrical/automation team, your primary duties will include:
Power system design and analysis in accordance with applicable codes for surface and underground mining operations.
Incorporation of innovation, optimization, and standardization in designs as appropriate considering constructability and economics.
Completion of fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
Preparation of quality reports and calculation packages as project deliverables.
Development and completion of power systems analysis models using ETAP, EasyPower and/or SKM.
Report project progression updates and/or issues to Discipline Leads, Area Managers or Project Managers.
