Electrical Substation Engineer
Job Summary
The Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for the detailed technical execution of high-voltage substation design projects. This role covers all aspects of physical and primary design, including technical documentation, equipment specification, and team leadership. The position requires a professional engineering license and experience in HV/EHV substation projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop HV/EHV substation physical and electrical designs
- Prepare equipment specifications and manage vendor quotations
- Lead design reviews and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams
- Ensure project quality, cost control, and schedule adherence
Required Skills
- Electrical Engineering degree & Professional License (Canada)
- 5+ years in HV/EHV substation design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/3D CAD/BIM
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI/IEC standards
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Develop HV/EHV power single line diagrams and substation outdoor physical design (layout, plan and elevation drawings, high voltage bus/cable arrangements, grounding, and control buildings).
- Write high voltage equipment specifications, issue purchase requests, and evaluate vendor quotations for circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and capacitors.
- Develop engineering scope of work, manage subcontracted design work, and oversee project delivery.
- Ensure quality of deliverables and adherence to technical procedures.
- Direct engineers and designers; coordinate with sourcing and project teams to meet technical specifications, cost control, and schedule objectives.
- Interface with cross-functional teams including Protection and Control, Civil Structural, and Project Management.
- Lead gate and design reviews; track project deliverables against KPIs.
- Support proposal development, including technical specifications, estimating design hours, and providing technical responses.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in industrial, renewable, or utility HV & EHV substation design.
- Professional Engineering License in Canada and willingness to serve as the responsible engineer.
- Bilingual in French and English with effective communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in T&D substation engineering and EPC projects.
- In-depth knowledge of outdoor/physical design, civil protection, and relay protection design.
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and/or 3D CAD packages with BIM.
- Experience with FACTS, HVDC plant engineering, and GIS/AIS substations.
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEC, and CSA standards.
- Experience in field testing and commissioning.