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Job Title:

Traction Power Construction Lead

Job Function:

Technical

Location:

Calgary

Summary of Position:
Cadre's Transit division offers our clients technical rail service solutions including commissioning and testing of current transit vehicles, warranty, repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspection services. The Traction Power Construction Lead will lead the planning, coordination, and construction management of the traction power substations and associated systems for the Calgary Green Line LRT project. Reporting into the Green Line construction management organization, this role is responsible for ensuring that traction power infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, regulatory standards, and long-term operational needs. Working closely with design teams, construction contractors, safety and systems assurance, and other discipline managers (including OCS, signals, and communications), the Traction Power Construction Lead will resolve field issues, manage technical risks, and support successful testing, commissioning, and handover of traction power substations into revenue service.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Provide construction-phase leadership for traction power substations and associated electrical systems across the Green Line program.
- Manage contractor performance for traction power scope, including schedule, cost, quality,



safety, and technical compliance.
- Oversee coordination with electrical utilities for high‑voltage supply, protection interfaces, metering, and energization.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and architectural disciplines to ensure constructability and proper integration of substation facilities.
- Review and support resolution of design changes, RFIs, NCRs, and field technical issues affecting traction power systems.
- Coordinate with testing, commissioning, energization, and handover readiness for traction power substations, ensuring compliance with CSA, IEEE, utility, and AHJ requirements.
- Coordinate functional interfaces with systems integration, SCADA, communications, and rail systems, while supporting safety, assurance, and project‑level planning and reporting.

Experience and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility for registration in Alberta.
- Minimum 7–12 years of experience in rail transit or heavy infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience in traction power substations.
- Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and energization of traction power facilities.
- Proven ability to manage contractors, resolve technical issues in the field, and coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Cadre is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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📌 Traction Power Construction Lead (Calgary)
🏢 Cadre Staffing
📍 Calgary