Senior Electrical Engineer

Tetra Tech

Mississauga

Remote

CAD 198,000 - 269,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits
401k retirement plan
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our Power team. This role is open across Canada and the United States, with responsibilities spanning design, analysis, and client coordination to deliver reliable electrical substations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, P.E. licensure, and a strong background in HV systems, 3D design software, and project leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Over 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with electrical distribution, industrial controls, and utility substations.
  • Knowledge of medium/high voltage distribution and transmission, load flow, short circuit, grounding.

Responsibilities

  • Assigns and oversees work, guides on technical problems, ensures accuracy and adequacy.
  • Reviews technical documents for compliance and quality.
  • Prepares proposals and estimates from client RFPs.
  • Develops and coordinates work schedules to meet cost, quality and time objectives.
  • Maintains client contacts for technical information related to projects.
  • Analyses problems and defines design criteria.

Skills

Electrical Substation Design
Power Systems Analysis
Load Flow Study
Short-Circuit Studies
3D Design Software
Client Relations
Project Coordination

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure
Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

3D design software

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to our Power team. This role can be performed from anywhere in Canada or the United States.


Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.


Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.


Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer . This is an existing vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential Job Functions:


  • Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.

  • Reviews and prepares technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.

  • Prepares proposal writeups and estimates based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).

  • Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met

  • Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria

  • Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediateproject

  • Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria

  • Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives

  • Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering


Required Qualifications:


  • University degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering.

  • Possess experience in the study, technical knowledge, and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries,with a heavy emphasis on utility substations

  • Possess knowledge in the design of medium and high voltage power distribution and transmission, including load flow, short circuit and grounding studies, transformer sizing and cable sizing.

  • Possessexperience in preparing layouts, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings is required.

  • Possessexceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing technical specification of the electrical equipment, evaluation of proposals, and will be able to review vendor drawings.

  • The ideal candidate will have knowledge of design of renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind farms.

  • The ideal candidate will have experience with HVDC projects.

  • The ideal candidate will have experience conducting projects using a 3D design software.

  • The ideal candidate will have experience registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada and/or the United States.


Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.


Physical Requirements:


  • Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.

  • Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

  • The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.

  • Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.


Additional Information

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.


The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.


The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:


  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

  • Merit-based financial rewards.

  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.


About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.


Tetra Techis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.


We invite applications from all interested parties.


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