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Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists in Stantec's St John’s, NL office for a highly motivated Junior Electrical Technologist to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role you will be working within an electrical engineering team towards the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on municipal, federal, industrial, healthcare, commercial and educational projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assist in the design of building related electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm and life safety systems across Canada using applicable codes, standards, and reference materials.
Prepare contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
Produce aspects of electrical design and drawings in REVIT MEP, as well as in AutoCAD.
Review equipment selections, perform preliminary engineering calculations, and develop preliminary designs.
Facilitate and ensure the quality of the project deliverables.
Follow production guidelines and project standards to Stantec and Client drafting guidelines.
Perform field surveys for drawing developments, site reviews and as recorded drawings.
Communicate with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards to complete assignments and projects in a timely manner as required by the Project Manager, Discipline Lead or Supervisor.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting and designing electrical project documents is required, Autodesk Revit® is preferred.
Knowledge and familiarity with National Building Codes and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and staff; a “team player” approach.
Self-motivated and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Good time management skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Eager to learn with strong listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in French is considered an asset.
Education and Experience
Certificate or diploma in an engineering technology program preferred.
Preference for a minimum of 1 year of design experience in a consulting engineering environment with strong knowledge and experience with building electrical systems preferred.
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.
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Primary Location: Canada | NL | St. John'S
Organization: BC-1334 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 28/07/2026 06:07:40
Req ID: 1006923
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