Intermediate Engineer Stations

Insight Global; Trail; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Canada seeks an experienced Engineer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. The role includes acting as the Engineer of Record for electric substation projects and providing technical leadership to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in electric substation engineering, proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, and excellent project management skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to high-quality outcomes and continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in electric substation engineering.
• Experience in project management within a utility or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as Engineer of Record for electric substation projects.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and students.
• Manage engineering project controls including budgeting and scheduling.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams throughout project execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Substation design

AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Primavera

SharePoint

CDGES

CymeTCC

ETAP

Polywater

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Act as Engineer of Record (EoR) for electric substation projects, collaborating with design technologists to produce detailed designs, material lists, and construction packages in support of the capital plan.
• Fulfil the role of Owner’s Engineer for projects where design and engineering services are contracted externally, serving as a technical point of contact to ensure consultants deliver project scope in accordance with standards, practices, and schedules.
• Perform or oversee advanced engineering calculations, technical analyses, and data‑driven evaluations, applying sound engineering judgment to support critical decision‑making.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and co‑op students by promoting safe engineering practices, reviewing and authenticating work for accuracy and compliance, and supporting professional development through mentorship.
• Manage a portfolio of minor to moderately complex projects across varying scopes and sizes, maintaining strong organization, anticipating risks, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, project management, and operations teams throughout design development and project execution.
• Manage engineering project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Provide engineering support during construction activities.
• Lead engineering close‑out activities to ensure project completion and documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of design criteria, materials, and processes through suppliers, technical literature, and participation in industry organizations and conferences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, participating in technical discussions, and supporting design evolution across the team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electric substation engineering and project management within a utility, industrial, engineering, or construction environment.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

Technical Competencies (Role‑Specific)

• Strong knowledge of station, transmission, and distribution components and their functions within an electrical utility environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in substation design principles and engineering practices.
• Working knowledge of multi‑disciplinary engineering and construction concepts.
• Experience with project processes and project execution.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with commonly used software including AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera, and SharePoint.
• Experience with engineering analysis software such as CDGES, CymeTCC, ETAP, Polywater, or equivalent tools.