High Voltage Design Engineer | Vancouver, BCWant to own substation design across a fast-growing hyperscale AI infrastructure portfolio — and shape the standards the business builds on?Our client is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference through a vertically integrated platform of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the US and Canada.They're looking for aHigh Voltage Design Engineerto act as Owner's representative in the design of High and Medium Voltage substation infrastructure across their Canadian data center portfolio — partnering with utilities, EPCs, and internal stakeholders to deliver standardized, scalable, and highly reliable substation solutions, reporting to the VP of Engineering.This is a genuine prospect to own substation design across a growing portfolio of greenfield and brownfield projects, in a business at a genuinely exciting stage of its growth.ResponsibilitiesLead and review the detailed design of HV/MV substations (typically 12kV-287kV), including one-line diagrams, protection philosophies, switchyard layouts, grounding/lightning protection, and AC/DC auxiliary systemsPerform and/or review engineering studies — short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination, and equipment dutyDevelop and maintain standardized substation design templates to support rapid deployment of data center campusesAct as Owner's Engineer,



overseeing external engineering consultants and EPC contractors, and reviewing and approving deliverables, calculations, drawings, and specificationsSupport value engineering and constructability reviews, develop technical specifications for major substation equipment, and support procurement including technical bid evaluationsProvide engineering support through construction, Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and energization — including site visits and coordination across civil, structural, P&C, and SCADA disciplinesSkills – Must HaveBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)7-10 years' progressive experience in substation engineering, ideally with hands‑on detailed design from a consulting/engineering firm or utility environmentProven track record delivering substation projects from concept through construction and commissioningStrong knowledge of substation physical design, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, and protection & controlFamiliarity with engineering tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE, or CDEGS an assetStrong understanding of applicable Canadian codes and industry/utility standardsExcellent communication skills across utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholdersAnnual performance bonusRestricted stock (equity) vesting over three years and growing in value as the company scales100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 High Voltage Design Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 AI Cloud Service Provider
📍 Winnipeg