Gridwise Engineering is a growing power engineering consultancy, located in Metrotown, Burnaby, BC delivering engineering services to power utility and industrial clients in Canada.

We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer focusing on substation electrical design. If you are self-driven and have a keen interest in electrical power systems and substation electrical design, this is the opportunity for you. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a very talented and experienced group of professional engineers and be involved in a wide range of electrical substation projects. You will be a key player in leading electrical design on our substation projects. Our team of engineers are known in the industry in BC and beyond for their considerable knowledge.

Job Requirements:

- You will lead substation electrical work packages on projects in the power utility, mining, industrial and renewables sectors
- You will prepare electrical design deliverables for 12kV to 230kV substations/ switching stations, including substation layout and cross-section design, equipment selection and specification, grounding and lightning shielding system design, control building/ E-house design, station services and switchyard lighting design, etc.
- You will perform electrical studies and calculations such as grounding studies, AC/ DC station services load and battery sizing calculations, rigid bus and lightning protection calculations, etc.
- You will review work done by other electrical engineers in the team including designers
- You will supervise, mentor, direct work to junior engineers, EITs and designers
- You will lead electrical design discussions with clients and other project stakeholders
- You will interface and coordinate electrical design with other related disciplines such as civil, structural, P&C; and telecom




- You will provide technical support and perform Engineer-of-Record duties during construction and commissioning
- You will get the opportunity to travel to project sites during design and construction phases
- You will provide support on business development activities such as preparing proposals, design estimates, presentations at customers offices, industry events, etc.

Required Qualifications:

- Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a P.Eng. designation
- 10-12 years of relevant engineering work experience will be preferred. Candidates with lesser but relevant work experience will be considered for Intermediate Electrical Engineer's role.
- Proficiency in using ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, etc. for engineering studies will be considered favourably
- Proficiency in using AutoCAD will be considered favourably
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A valid BC class 5 drivers license
- Ability to work in a team environment and on their own initiative as required

Competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate for the role. If you are interested to work in a close-knit engineering team in a friendly environment and are passionate about the work you do then please email a resume and cover-letter detailing your interest, suitability and qualifications for the role to [email protected].

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $130,000.00-$170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Please describe your high voltage substation electrical engineering experience in 1-2 sentences, including design deliverables and drawings you have completed.

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (Burnaby)
🏢 Gridwise Engineering
📍 Burnaby