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Electrical Engineer Protection & Control

Stantec

Longueuil, Quebec

Electrical Engineer Protection & Control

Stantec

Longueuil, Quebec

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At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Impact Regardless of the energy sector, our multidisciplinary detailed engineering teams possess the expertise and experience required to deliver the services needed to successfully execute your projects, whether it involves the design of an electrical substation or work on a transmission line. Regardless of the discipline, our approach remains the same: we align our clients’ needs with project requirements to develop the most effective and cost-efficient solutions. As a Protection and Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the company by joining our team of experts in one of our 15 offices across Quebec. Come build your career with us and help shape the future of the energy industry. As an Engineer – Protection and Control, you will contribute to the successful delivery of challenging and innovative projects in the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial sectors. Join our team of experts and play a key role in developing reliable, safe, and efficient electrical systems from concept through commissioning. Key Responsibilities - Participate in identifying client needs, developing technical solutions, and preparing service proposals, project estimates, and scope definitions; - Design protection, control, automation, and supervisory systems for industrial facilities and electrical transmission and distribution networks; - Act as a Discipline Lead and/or Project Manager for projects of varying scope and complexity, from preliminary studies through commissioning; - Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings and diagrams, including single-line, three-line, logic, AC, and DC schematics, as well as other technical documents required for project execution; - Develop equipment specifications, construction and installation specifications, engineering reports, and calculation packages in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards; - Supervise and review detailed design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, cable schedules, material lists, and related documentation; - Perform technical studies such as protection coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, selectivity, and power system performance analyses; - Ensure designs comply with client requirements, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, IEEE standards, and industry best practices; - Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and optimized engineering solutions; - Provide technical support during procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities; - Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and field commissioning activities as required; - Develop and maintain strong client relationships by acting as a trusted technical advisor and identifying opportunities for future collaboration; - Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices, while mentoring junior engineers and designers; - Conduct site visits to collect field data, support project execution teams, and verify the quality of completed work; - Travel to project sites as required. Your Qualifications Your application will stand out if you possess the following qualifications and experience: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in protection, control, and automation engineering; - Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and membership in a Canadian engineering regulatory body; - Strong knowledge of protection, control, and automation systems for high-voltage and medium-voltage substations and power systems; - Experience in consulting engineering, hydroelectric generating facilities, industrial power systems, and/or projects with Canadian electric utilities; - Experience performing protection coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, and power system studies; - Familiarity with electrical design standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA, IEEE, and utility-specific requirements; - Knowledge of protection relay configuration and settings (asset); - Experience with factory testing, field commissioning, and system startup activities (asset); - Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; - Ability to communicate in French is considered an asset and facilitates collaboration with Quebec-based clients and internal teams; - ASP Construction Health and Safety Card (or willingness to obtain one); - Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills If you also have experience conducting grounding studies and knowledge of relay settings and commissioning, you are definitely someone we would like to speak with. Do these challenges align with your experience and career path? If so, we'd love to hear from you! à Melanie Imperiale (votre recruteur) sur LinkedIn. **Pay Range:** • Locations in PEI & NB-$68,200.00 - $98,900.00 Annually **Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. **Primary Location:** Canada | QC | Chicoutimi **Other Locations:** Canada | QC | Longueuil **Organization:** 1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Chicoutimi QC **Employee Status:** Regular **Management Level:** Individual contributor **Business Justification:** Replacement **Travel:** No **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 05/06/2026 02:06:13 **Req ID:** 1006133 \#additional

  

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About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

 We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

At Stantec, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building communities. As an extension of that commitment, we believe that our nation is our community—and Veterans and their families are an important part of that community. We are committed to welcoming members of the Veteran’s and military communities into our workforce, and we are dedicated to growing our work for defense communities in Canada, the US, and abroad.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

We believe in the long-term success of military-connected individuals, and we hope you will join us in your next career move.

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