Regulatory Specialist / Electrical Designer

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a Regulatory Specialist / Electrical Designer hybrid to provide technical support on a long-term project in Virginia. A portion of this position will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to support a variety of permitting and approval requirements. This position also includes electrical distribution design that will be overseen by Stantec’s Power group.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Complete desktop reviews of projects.
• Support permitting for railroad, roadway, and utility crossings.
• Create and coordinate NJUNS database entries.
• Conduct field audits of existing overhead and underground facilities associated with electric distribution system. Prepare field notes and preliminary designs.
• Analyze electrical load data and perform calculations to determine size and location of electric distribution facilities based on engineering standards, existing or proposed easements, Right of Way permits, and operational needs and requirements.
• Develop detailed electrical designs including calculations in coordination with Stantec designers and our client.
• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
• Communicate and collaborate within Environmental Services and other Business Lines (Power and Transportation/ROW) to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Participate in team and independent based work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to use MS Office products proficiently and creatively to problem-solve and communicate.
• The ideal candidate can work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, and is able to work independently, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Has demonstrated the following:
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative in problem detection and resolution
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task between multiple project managers
  • Works well in a teaming environment

Education and Experience

• The position requires an B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Drafting and Design or similar.
• Engineering Technology or comparable work experience. Technical Degree acceptable with training/experience related to electrical distribution systems.

This is an entry level position; however, the ideal candidate will have experience in the workflow processes described above.

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. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. 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 innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive