Substation Owner's Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Assess and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and calculations created by EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.

• Confirm that designs adhere to relevant codes, standards, and specific requirements set by the owner, including IEEE, NESC, and utility standards.

• Offer technical direction on designs related to substations, transmission lines, civil and structural elements, distribution, and protection and control systems.

• Engage in design evaluations, constructability reviews, and discussions on value engineering.

• Assist project managers by converting technical challenges into actionable strategies.

• Examine vendor submissions, equipment data sheets, FAT/SAT results, and testing reports.

• Aid in the development and implementation of engineering standards and best practices.

• Provide technical assistance during construction phases, including responding to RFIs, resolving field issues, and clarifying design aspects.

• Assess technical risks and propose mitigation strategies impacting costs, schedules, and system reliability.

• Monitor engineering deliverables and guarantee prompt resolution of technical challenges.

• Act as a technical advocate and reliable advisor to the project owner.

• Ensure oversight, coordination, and quality assurance throughout the planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning stages.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Over ten (10+) years of hands-on experience in substation protection and control design.

• Capability to lead substation design projects by ensuring alignment of engineering execution with program management goals.

• Some site visits to client substation facilities may be necessary.

• Occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Support for Project Management Professional (PMP) development.

• Assistance with Professional Engineer (PE) License development.

• Access to formal mentorship programs.

• Leadership training for developmental purposes.

• Opportunities for technical upskilling.

• Resources for continuing education and learning.

• Paths for career advancement.

• Commitment to continuous improvement through mentoring and both formal and informal project management training.

• Support in obtaining relevant certifications.

• Emphasis on work/life balance.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A welcoming workplace culture.

• Initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.