Job Description Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the High Voltage Design Engineer will act as Owner’s representative in the design of our High and Medium Voltage substations infrastructure for our Canadian data center projects. You will work across our Canadian project portfolio, partnering with utilities, EPCs, and internal stakeholders to deliver standardized, scalable, and highly reliable substation solutions for our greenfield and brownfield projects.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
Job Type: Full time
Location: Vancouver, BC
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: VP, Engineering
Work Location Type: #hybrid
IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
7-10 years of progressive experience in substation engineering, ideally with direct, hands-on detailed design experience from a consulting/engineering firm or utility environment (strongly preferred)
Proven experience delivering substation projects from concept through construction and commissioning
Strong knowledge of substation physical design, grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination and protection & control
AC/DC auxiliary systems and station service design
Familiarity with engineering tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE, CDEGS (or similar) would be an asset




Field experience in construction, commissioning, or testing
Strong understanding of applicable Canadian codes and relevant industry and utility standards
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Detail-oriented with a solid focus on quality, safety, and reliability
Comfortable balancing standardization vs. project-specific customization
Job Responsibilities Lead and review the detailed design of HV/MV substations (typically 12kV to 287kV), including one-line diagrams and protection philosophies, switchyard layouts, grounding and lightning protection systems, AC/DC auxiliary systems and station service design, cable routing, duct banks, and raceway design
Perform and/or review engineering studies including short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination, and equipment duty
Develop and maintain standardized substation design templates to support rapid deployment of data centre campuses
Act as Owner’s Engineer, overseeing external engineering consultants and EPC contractors for Substation design
Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, and specifications
Ensure designs align with project requirements, reliability targets, and internal standards
Support value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and scalability
Collaborate with internal teams (data center design, construction, operations)




Develop and/or review technical specifications for major substation equipment (transformers, breakers, AISequipment, protection systems, etc)
Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews
Provide engineering support during construction (RFI responses, site issue resolution), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Commissioning and energization
Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and monitor installation quality
Coordinate across disciplines including civil, structural, protection & control (P&C;), and SCADA
Job Benefits At IREN, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Our Canada package includes: Compensation The expected base salary for this role starts at $92,000-$140,000 CAD. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.

Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)
Relocation assistance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform

Financial Well-Being RRSP with company match
Voluntary TFSA

Time Off & Flexibility 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
Flexible work arrangements (hybrid) – for some roles

Growth & Development Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture Company events and team-building activities

Salary 92000 - 165000 CAD (yearly)

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📌 High Voltage Design Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 IREN
📍 British Columbia