Posted 2 months ago
Senior HVDC Project Engineer
@ Stantec
Calgary, AB · Winnipeg, MB · Edmonton, AB · Markham, ON
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior HVDC Project Engineer for its HVDC Center of Excellence to work on HVDC and FACTS projects worldwide. The role covers front-end design, technical specifications, tender evaluation, design reviews, factory testing and commissioning, plus business development and technical writing. The posting requires a BSc in electrical engineering, at least 15 years of industry experience with 10 in HVDC/FACTS, and professional registration or eligibility in Canada or the US; remote work is considered.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare technical specifications and tender documents for HVDC and FACTS
- Evaluate bids and perform design reviews
- Witness factory tests and support on-site commissioning
- Participate in business development and proposals
- Mentor and train junior staff
Requirements summary:
- BSc in electrical engineering required
- 15+ years industry experience, 10+ in HVDC/FACTS
- Registered or eligible for professional registration in Canada or the US
- Knowledge of HVDC/FACTS design, controls and protection
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional engineering registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 586 |
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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 Opportunity
Stantec’s HVDC Center of Excellence is looking for a Senior HVDC Project Engineer to work with our globally recognized team on HVDC and FACTS projects around the world. As an HVDC project engineer you will support our clients by performing front end engineering design activities, developing technical specifications, evaluating tenders, reviewing design submissions, witnessing factory tests and supporting commissioning activities. The position also involves participating in business development activities, participating in industry technical committees, writing technical papers, as well as preparing and presenting technical presentations.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of the application and operation of HVDC/FACTS.
- Knowledge of HVDC/FACTS design including knowledge of valves, valve cooling, reactors/capacitors, transformers, controls etc.
- Experience in preparing technical specifications and tender documents for HVDC converters and FACTS devices, evaluating bids, performing design reviews, witnessing factory tests and on-site commissioning.
- Knowledge in the control and protection of HVDC/FACTS technologies including witnessing and reviewing results from factory and on-site testing.
- Knowledge in studies associated with HVDC/FACTS and their application in power systems
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to HVDC transmission and FACTS.
- Strong oral and, written skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Performing and leading assigned project tasks with minimal supervision.
- Guiding, mentoring and training of junior staff in the area of HVDC/FACTS.
- Representing the company in industry technical committees and working groups.
- Maintaining strong client and industry relationships.
- Participating in business development activities including proposal preparation and presentations as required.
- Staying current with industry developments.
Education and Experience
- BSc in electrical engineering required.
- Minimum of 15 years of industry experience with at least 10 years of HVDC/FACTS experience.
- Registered or eligible for professional registration in Canada or the US. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. There is consideration that this position can be remote, if desired.
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.
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. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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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.
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.
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