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About the Role
Stantec is hiring a Distribution Design Project Lead to join their US West region Distribution group. The role involves working on a variety of projects within the power sector, including transmission, distribution substation, converter stations, telecom, protection and control, renewable energy, and generation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, utility personnel, and external stakeholders to resolve design challenges and advance project milestones.
- Apply and adhere to client standards, codes, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., CPUC, NEC, OSHA).
- Review designs for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance prior to submittal.
- Manage and maintain organized project documentation and design records.
- Support multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks to meet schedule and budget requirements.
- Participate in internal and external meetings, representing Stantec in a professional manner.
- Utilize design tools and software to develop and manage deliverables (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, utility work management platforms).
- Identify risks, constructability concerns, and cost impacts, and collaborate with project teams to develop solutions.
- Provide input on design standards, process improvements, and best practices.
- Lead design efforts for complex projects or programs with minimal oversight.
- Perform formal design reviews (e.g., 30/60/90%) and quality assurance/quality control evaluations.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and mentorship to other designers and team members.
- Serve as a client-facing technical resource, supporting project planning and execution.
- Review and approve contractor or third-party design packages.
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and prepare electric distribution designs, including overhead and underground systems, relocations, and system improvements.
- Produce construction drawings, work orders, bills of materials, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation.
- Perform engineering calculations, system analysis, and design validation to support project requirements.
Requirements
- Detailed, first-hand knowledge of design, construction, O&M of overhead and underground distribution lines at or below 34.5 kV.
- Experience with SDG&E or similar utility standards (underground, overhead, service, and design manuals).
- Experience with both overhead and underground systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with various due dates.
Skills
- CAD systems such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D
- PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and OCalc experience
- Medium-voltage systems in both utility and industrial contexts
Location
- US West region
Work Type
- Remote
- Occasional travel
Experience Level
- At least 6 years of direct electric utility or utility/power consulting experience
- At least 3 years of leading projects while managing and direction staff performing the work
- Experience level may range from early-career to advanced
Education Level
- Completion of a related STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) credential is a plus
About the Company
- Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.
- At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition by combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges.
- Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure.
- As part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our clean energy future.