Overview

Location: Hybrid – Markham, ON (3-days in office, 2 days remote)

Job Type: Full time

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year

Hiring a Substation Design Engineer for an associate-level position focused on detailed substation design to join our electrical engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to high-quality electrical layout plans and collaborate with technical teams (project manager, CAD designers) to deliver successful substation projects in conjunction with the client.

Responsibilities
Design substation layouts including equipment placement, bus configurations, and grounding systems
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and supporting documentation
Perform equipment sizing, load calculations, grounding studies and specify electrical equipment according to relevant standards
Specify substation components in accordance with CSA, IEEE, IEC, and other relevant standards
Collaborate with internal design, protection & control, and civil teams to meet scope and deadlines
Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and ensure design packages are complete and code-compliant
Support field teams during construction or commissioning when needed

Qualifications
Education:



Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher
Licensing: Licensed Qualified Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with flexibility to obtain licensure in other jurisdictions as needed
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
at least 5 years design experience in substation design engineering
Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent software
Familiarities with other tools such as Revit, PLS-CADD, SKM PowerTools, or GIS is asset
Understanding of protection and control design (wiring, relay panels) is a bonus
Strong understanding of CSA, IEEE, and IEC electrical standards
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Travel: Willingness to travel 25% across the region. This role will be located and focused in Ontario
Opportunity to grow into a project engineer or lead design role
Access to ongoing technical training and industry certifications

What We Offer
Competitive salary and advantages package
Hybrid work flexibility and a healthy work-life balance
Professional development support and technical training
Opportunity to grow into project engineer or lead design roles
Collaborative and inclusive team culture
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