Senior EHV Substation Electrical Lead (500kV GIS/AIS)

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

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.