High Voltage Design Engineer

IREN; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP with company match

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

IREN is seeking a High Voltage Design Engineer to design HV/MV substations for our Canadian data-center projects. You will lead detailed designs, coordinate with utilities, EPCs and internal teams to deliver standardized, scalable, reliable solutions across greenfield and brownfield campuses.

The role requires 7–10 years in substation engineering, a power systems background, and proficiency with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE or CDEGS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; power systems focus preferred.
• 7–10 years in substation engineering with hands-on design experience.
• Experience delivering substation projects from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed HV/MV substation design reviews and layouts.
• Perform short circuit, load flow, grounding and insulation coordination studies.
• Oversee external consultants and EPC contractors for Substation design.
• Ensure designs meet Canadian codes and project requirements.
• Support procurement and site commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

HV Substations

Protection & Control

AC/DC Systems

Field Experience

Canadian Codes

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems focused

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

PSSE

CDEGS

Site testing

Job description

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 strong 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)