Sr Substation Engineer

589448
  • Negotiable
  • Calgary, Canada
  • Permanent


Our client, a prominent player in the electrical engineering sector, is currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical/Substation Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a dynamic work environment, with a highly experienced technical team, providing continuous challenges and opportunities for growth within the engineering and design process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete and authenticate outdoor substation design packages for ampacity diagrams, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, ground grid, equipment/structure grounding details, control & power cable layouts, and control building electrical design for voltage levels ranging from 25kV to 240kV.
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design conformance.
  • Complete calculations and studies to support designs, including grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC Load Studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, and rigid bus study.
  • Perform MV cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP.
  • Develop equipment and apparatus specifications suitable for project application.
  • Review vendor documentation and drawings to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with specifications and design.
  • Develop and maintain bills of materials for substation outdoor installations.
  • Review engineered outputs to ensure compliance with project scopes and client requirements.
  • Provide site construction and commissioning support as needed.
  • Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data.
  • Interface with senior personnel to resolve potential technical and project issues.
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and direction to junior team members.
  • Assist in compiling and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.
  • Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA).
  • Experience in electrical substation design.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Solid knowledge of electrical theory and mathematics.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Working knowledge of relevant Canadian, Ontario, and Alberta codes and standards (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC) would be advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program


If you are an experienced Electrical/Substation Engineer looking for a challenging opportunity to grow within a leading engineering firm, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.

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