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About the role
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
Our transmission line engineering group has an opportunity for a Transmission Line Team Lead for one of our offices located in Ontario. This position will be responsible for ensuring that the transmission design team complies with Stantec’s Engineering Practices and will be significantly involved in technical training of team members. This leadership role combines technical expertise with team management, ensuring that engineering deliverables meet quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. You will work on several power line projects in a dynamic, vibrant, and collaborative team environment. The Team Lead will make critical contributions by leading the design team, providing technical mentorship, demonstrating project engineering and client relationship building and supporting proposal development. This is a complex job requiring strong judgment, exceptional communication skills and a thorough understanding of transmission line design requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead a fast-growing team of Transmission Line Engineers and Designers to successfully execute project deliverables.
Oversee projects, set clear directions and expectations, keep staff focused on objectives, and foster a culture of teamwork and dedication to meeting goals.
Manage team workload and project priorities in close collaboration with Project Managers and the Transmission Line Engineering Manager.
Provide mentorship, coaching and technical directions to the team.
Perform quality checks, quality audits, and contribute to improvement plans.
Understand and apply all applicable industry and client standards for design and engineering.
Ensure the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design.
Participate in recruitment and managing staff, including conducting performance evaluations, and developing staff training and development plans.
Contribute as a senior resource to engineering and design of power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Support proposal development, budgeting, and resource planning in coordination with Transmission Line Engineering Manager.
Travel and visit client sites and offices during project definition, detailed design and construction as required.
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