Electrical Substation Engineer
Job Summary
The Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for the detailed technical execution of high-voltage substation design projects. This role oversees technical aspects of substation physical and primary design, including power diagrams, equipment specifications, and site layout. The engineer also coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors to ensure project quality and schedule compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design HV/EHV substation physical layouts and single-line diagrams
- Develop equipment specifications and evaluate vendor quotations
- Lead engineering design reviews and manage project deliverables
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering and project teams
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineering License (Canada)
- 5+ years in HV/EHV substation design
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/BIM
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing HV/EHV power single line diagrams and outdoor physical substation design, including general arrangements, layouts, plan and elevation drawings, bus and cable systems, grounding, and control buildings.
- Oversee or self-perform related studies, calculations, and the development of detailed bills of material.
- Write high voltage equipment specifications, issue purchase requests, and evaluate vendor quotations for breakers, switchgear, transformers, and capacitors.
- Direct the efforts of engineers and designers, coordinate with sourcing and project teams, and manage internal and external interfaces (Protection/Control, Civil/Structural, Draftsmen).
- Manage engineering schedules, track deliverables against KPIs, and lead design/gate reviews.
- Support proposal development by estimating man-hours, materials, and drafting technical responses.
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 travel.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- 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 design.
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and/or 3D BIM packages.
- Experience with FACTS, HVDC plant engineering, GIS, and AIS substation projects.
- Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEC, and CSA standards.
- Experience in field testing and commissioning, with a focus on safety and constructibility.