Intermediate Substation Engineer

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Substation Engineer to deliver high-voltage substation design solutions across Canada. You will develop one-line diagrams, layouts, grounding, and protection concepts while collaborating with utilities and project teams from conception through commissioning.

The role requires a BE in Electrical Engineering, a P.Eng. designation or eligibility, and 5–10 years of substation design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PEng designation or eligibility for registration in Canada.
• 5–10 years of substation design engineering experience.
• Experience on multiple concurrent brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution protection philosophies.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and digital substations is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client facilities, substations, or project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of medium- and high-voltage utility substations per IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Develop one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, routing plans, grounding layouts, and equipment details.
• Perform engineering calculations including lightning protection, battery sizing, and cable ampacities.
• Develop protection and control designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare protection philosophies, AC/DC schematics, wiring and logic diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support design basis documents, technical specifications, calculations, reports, and construction packages.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams delivering renewable energy, utility, and industrial power projects.
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Substation design

Protection philosophies

Technical writing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us - Join a national team powering Canada's energy transformation. As an Intermediate Substation Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering Substation design solutions for high-voltage utility and renewable energy projects across Canada. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects from concept through commissioning while helping clients solve complex power system challenges.

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

Your Impact

• Perform detailed design of medium- and high-voltage utility substations in accordance with applicable industry standards, including IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Develop one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing plans, substation physical layouts, grounding layouts, and equipment details.
• Perform engineering calculations, including lightning protection, battery sizing, AC station service sizing, cable ampacities and conduit and cable tray sizing.
• Develop protection and control designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare protection philosophies, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support the development of design basis documents, technical specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and construction packages.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams delivering renewable energy, utility, and industrial power projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share technical knowledge across the team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada.
• At least 5 to 10 years' experience in substation design engineering within utility, consulting, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a substation design engineer on multiple concurrent brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution protection philosophies and industry standards.
• Experience in substation design at 500 kV voltage level is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols and digital substations is considered an asset.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client facilities, substations, or project sites.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian - We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here - we help you tailor your career to match your ambitions.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $51.90 - $68.80
• MB & ON: $47.40 - $65.20
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $46.90 - $62.30

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

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