Lead Electrical Engineer – Substation

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

📋 Description

• Direct the planning, design, and execution of electrical substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV.

• Act as the Professional-of-Record (PoR), ensuring technical precision, quality, and compliance of design outputs.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for substation design tasks, including layouts, station service systems, and equipment selection.

• Lead the creation, review, and approval of one-line and phasing diagrams, substation layouts, sections, equipment arrangements, grounding/grid designs and studies, as well as conduit and cable routing designs.

• Supervise and evaluate advanced engineering analyses, including grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, and bus design.

• Develop and endorse design criteria, specifications, reports, and construction packages.

• Serve as the main technical liaison with clients, utilities, and stakeholders, aiding in business development and project implementation.

• Facilitate client meetings, technical workshops, and design evaluations, including constructability and risk assessments.

• Offer mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to engineers, EITs, and designers.

• Review and approve vendor drawings and technical submissions.

• Provide senior engineering assistance during construction, including site reviews, addressing RFIs, and resolving intricate technical challenges.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive designs.

• Ensure projects are completed within scope, timeline, and budget while upholding high-quality standards.

• Advocate for safety-by-design principles, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare estimates and proposals based on RFQ specifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada (registration in Newfoundland and Labrador or capability to obtain).

• 10–15 years of experience in transmission & distribution, with a robust emphasis on substation design.

• Proven experience serving as technical lead or Professional-of-Record on substation projects.

• Extensive knowledge in substation design, including layouts, grounding systems, bus design, and major equipment integration.

• Experience collaborating with Canadian utilities is highly desirable.

• Comprehensive understanding of applicable codes and standards (Canadian Electrical Code [CSA C22.1], IEEE, IEC) and awareness of OH&S requirements.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to foster strong client relationships.

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with solid engineering judgment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• RRSP match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• EAP

• Parental Leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays