Job Title: Substation Design Engineer Job Level: ENG C/D Date Posted: August 20, 2026 Closing Date: September 7, 2026 J ob Type: Full-time Permanent Category: Internal/External Opportunities Location: Calgary Powering a bright future starts with you! At Alta

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Want to join our team? Were excited to share that we are hiring Substation Design Engineers.

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, Substations

Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for completion of designs on a wide range of projects including Capital Replacement & Upgrade (CR&U;) projects and customer-driven Direct Assign projects.

This role will appeal to individuals who have direct experience in the transmission utility industry.

The primary focus is the experience in the areas of Substation & P&C; design from the 25kV to 500kV levels, as well as an understanding of all disciplines of substations design and interactions (i.e., Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecommunications, and Lines).

Responsibilities: Create detailed engineering scope documents from a high level functional document.

Design of electrical substation facilities including site and bus work layouts, equipment installation, grounding, controls, protection, metering and to completion of studies needed for projects.

Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet applicable industry standards, Alta

Link design standards and engineering practices.

Ensure designs are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence.





Prepare cost/time estimates when requested.

Ensure accuracy of returned data for records updates.

Identification of material required, and in some cases specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction.

Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers,partnersand internal clients that result in growing understanding, gooddecisions,and effective cooperation.

Review the designs underway by external contractors to ensure compliance within scope and with Alta

Link standards.

Actively communicate and coordinate with other project team members at Alta

Link with different specialties.

Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). 4+ years of direct experience in substation design, ranging from 25kV to 500kV.

Broad understanding of Protection and Control (P&C;), SCADA, Telecom, Teleprotection, as well as substation design.

Knowledge of Microstation, Autocad and Bluebeam would be an asset.

Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, withabilityto work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships.

Effective interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.

Excellent time management and organization skills, ability to multitask.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong written, reporting,graphicaland oral presentation skills.

Experience with (or at least a technical understanding of), the following: Substation and bus layouts.

High Voltage Power Equipment (including current transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, circuitbreakersand surge arresters). AC and DC supplies.

General knowledge ofdesigning of





Protection and control schemes.

General knowledge of industry standards such as CSA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI.

Valid Drivers License as some travel may be required.

Proventrack recordofgood performanceand attendance.

Notes: Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at Alta

Link - Current Openings (workable.com) .

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Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional Alta

Link training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.

Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with Alta

Link.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview.

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Link, we celebrate diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

Advantages Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) Spending Accounts Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Social Club Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym Wellness Programs

📌 Substation Design Engineer (Calgary)
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