Electrical Engineering Supervisor

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a senior electrical engineer to guide design from concept to construction for 115/230/500 kV substations, including AIS and GIS. You will lead SLDs, protection interfaces, and overall layouts, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, a Canadian P.Eng. designation, and 15–20+ years in HV/EHV projects with strong IEEE/ANSI/CSA/IEC/NERC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 15–20+ years of HV/EHV substation design experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada required with demonstrated technical ownership.
• Experience with 500 kV and above substations, AIS and GIS.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE/ANSI/CSA/IEC/NERC standards; familiarity with Hydro One urged.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across design packages from concept to construction support.
• Develop and review SLDs, schematics, protection interfaces and substation layouts.
• Review EHV layouts, bus configurations, clearances and equipment interfaces (GIS/AIS).
• Prepare BOMs, data sheets, and electrical calculations; ensure standards compliance.
• Coordinate with Protection, Civil, Structural, Telecommunications, Mechanical teams.
• Engage with clients and vendors for reviews, testing, and construction support.

Skills

Technical leadership

SLDs & schematics

EHV 115/230/500 kV

AIS & GIS substations

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation (Canada)

Tools

IEEE/ANSI/CSA/IEC/NERC standards

Job description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

• Provide technical leadership throughout the development of design packages from conceptual design through 60%, 90%, IFC, and construction support, leading electrical engineering and design for 115/230/500 kV and above transmission substations, including AIS and GIS installations.
• Develop and review core electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, protection and control interfaces, and overall substation electrical arrangements.
• Develop and review EHV substation layouts and equipment arrangements, including general arrangements, sections, elevations, bus configurations, electrical clearances, and interfaces for circuit breakers, disconnect switches, CTs, VTs, surge arresters, power transformers, shunt reactors, and other EHV equipment, including GIS layouts and building interfaces.
• Develop and review electrical infrastructure and auxiliary systems, including underground cable routing, conduits, cable trays, duct banks, switchgear, control/relay and telecommunications room layouts, AC auxiliary systems, load calculations, station service transformers, and associated electrical interfaces.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and systems, including equipment specifications, data sheets, technical requirements, Bills of Material (BOMs), grounding and lightning protection systems, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical review, direction, and multidisciplinary coordination, reviewing engineering deliverables prepared by engineers and designers and working closely with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, Telecommunications, Mechanical, and other disciplines to resolve interfaces, design conflicts, and technical issues.
• Engage with clients, utilities, manufacturers, and project stakeholders on technical matters, providing support through procurement, vendor drawing reviews, factory testing, construction, and commissioning, while identifying technical risks, design constraints, and opportunities for value engineering, design optimization, and improved constructability.

About you

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university, with 15–20+ years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission substations.
• Professional Qualification:Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada is required, with demonstrated technical ownership of electrical engineering activities.
• EHV Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience with 500 kV and above transmission substation projects, with strong practical expertise in the design of both AIS and GIS substations.
• Standards & Utility Knowledge: Strong knowledge of applicable IEEE, ANSI, CSA, IEC, and NERC requirements, with familiarity with Canadian utility standards and specifications, including Hydro One and other major North American utilities, considered an asset.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong technical writing, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead technical design activities and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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