Intermediate Substation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Prepare and create design packages for outdoor substations ranging from 25 kV to 240 kV systems, which include layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, grounding systems, cable layouts, and the electrical design of control buildings.

• Conduct engineering calculations and studies related to grounding, lightning protection, lighting, AC/DC load studies, transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, rigid bus analysis, and MV cable ampacity calculations utilizing CYMCAP.

• Assist in the formulation of specifications for equipment, apparatus, and materials.

• Evaluate vendor drawings and technical documents to ensure adherence to project requirements.

• Create and maintain bills of materials for substation projects.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to facilitate integrated project delivery.

• Offer engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.

• Gather, organize, and analyze project engineering and vendor information.

• Contribute to the enhancement of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.

• Address technical challenges and facilitate the provision of high-quality engineering solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian professional engineering association.

• 4-8 years of experience in high-voltage substation engineering.

• Strong grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals and principles of power system design.

• Experience in outdoor substation design and associated engineering deliverables.

• Acquaintance with construction support and commissioning processes.

• Proficient understanding of Canadian electrical codes and standards, including CEC, CSA, AEUC, and OESC.

• Experience with CYMCAP or similar engineering analysis tools is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams while managing multiple priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

• RRSP matching.

• Paid time off.

• Wellness programs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Exposure to diverse utility and infrastructure projects.

• Opportunities for technical growth and leadership development.

• Collaborative teams focused on technical excellence.

• Accommodations available upon request throughout the recruitment process and employment.