Senior Electrical Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Burnaby, BC to deliver high voltage substation designs and specifications aligned with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of design experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, and expertise in relevant software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation. Join us for competitive pay and a focus on work-life balance, while contributing to diverse projects aimed at a sustainable future.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Designer in high voltage substations.
• Registered (or eligible) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• Solid understanding of North American codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high voltage substation designs in compliance with codes and standards.
• Develop underground cable routing and conduit sizing.
• Prepare technical specifications for substation equipment.

Skills

High Voltage Transmission Experience

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Inventor/Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Burnaby, BC

Your role within the team:

• Accountable for delivering all HV substation designs and major equipment specifications in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and AtkinsRéalis policies, including Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control procedures.
• Develop underground cable routing, conduit sizing, and trench plan layouts and sections for HV substations and distribution networks.
• Perform critical design studies such as cable pulling calculations, photometric analysis, battery charger sizing, voltage drop calculations, and station service evaluations.
• Prepare technical specifications and conduct bid evaluations for substation equipment including transformers, reactors, capacitor banks, circuit breakers, switchgears, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and switches for HV and EHV substations.
• Review type and routine test reports of substation equipment and provide expert input on the selection of EHV/HV/MV equipment.
• Collaborate closely with peers and other discipline designers to ensure accurate, standards-compliant, and high-quality deliverables that align with utility and industry best practices.
• Assess the technical qualifications of vendors supplying materials and services for project use.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 8+ years of strong experience as a Designer in the field of high voltage transmission and distribution substations, demonstrating the depth of expertise required for this role.
• Preferred experience with high voltage substation design standards.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC (British Columbia).
• Solid understanding of North American codes and standards, including CSA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Inventor/Revit, ProjectWise and Electronic Document Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience in sizing major equipment and selecting appropriate materials for high voltage substations.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Expected compensation for this role is between $91,900 - $126,400 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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