Senior Substation Engineer

Calgary (AB), Vancouver (BC), Toronto (ON)

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and authenticate outdoor substation design packages, including ampacity diagrams, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, ground grid designs, equipment/structure grounding details, control & power cable layouts, and control building electrical design for voltage levels ranging from 25 kV to 240 kV.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design conformance.
- Perform engineering calculations and studies to support the design, including grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC load studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, and rigid bus studies.
- Conduct medium-voltage cable ampacity calculations (e.g., using CYMCAP or similar tools).
- Develop technical specifications for equipment and apparatus suited to specific project applications.
- Review vendor documentation and drawings to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with equipment specifications and project requirements.
- Develop and maintain bills of materials for substation outdoor installations.
- Review engineered deliverables to ensure compliance with project scopes and client requirements.




- Provide construction and commissioning support as required.
- Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data. - Work with senior personnel to address potential technical and project issues.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in a Canadian province.
- 6-10 years of experience in electrical substation design.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Solid foundation in electrical theory and mathematics.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of relevant Canadian codes and standards (e.g., CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC) considered an asset.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for skilled growth and advancement.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

📌 Senior Substation Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Sphere Recruitment Solutions
📍 Calgary