Power Substation Design Lead — Senior Engineer

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to deliver high‑voltage substation design solutions for Canadian projects. You will work across concept to commissioning, contributing to utility, renewable energy, and industrial power initiatives with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in substation design, a P.Eng designation or eligibility, and knowledge of 500 kV and IEC 61850. Travel to client sites is occasional; strong writing and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years' experience in substation design engineering in utility, consulting or industrial environments.
• P.Eng designation or eligibility for registration in Canada.
• Experience as a substation design engineer on multiple brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution protection philosophies and industry standards.
• Experience with 500 kV voltage level is an asset.
• Strong writing, problem-solving and client-facing communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client facilities or project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of medium- and high-voltage substations in line with IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Develop one-line diagrams, general arrangements, layouts, grounding, and equipment details.
• Conduct engineering calculations for lightning protection, battery sizing, and ampacities.
• Develop protection and control designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare protection philosophies, schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Support design basis documents, specifications, calculations, reports and construction packages.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, equipment suppliers and project stakeholders.

Skills

Substation design

IEEE/ANSI standards

Technical writing

Client-facing communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng designation or eligibility

Tools

IEC 61850

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to deliver high‑voltage substation design solutions for Canadian projects. You will work across concept to commissioning, contributing to utility, renewable energy, and industrial power initiatives with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in substation design, a P.Eng designation or eligibility, and knowledge of 500 kV and IEC 61850. Travel to client sites is occasional; strong writing and client communication are essential.