Senior Electrical Engineer

TEEMA Solutions Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team, specializing in the design and delivery of electric utility transmission substations. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to projects from initial engineering to construction support. This role requires strong expertise in major substation equipment, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and over 8 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in major substation equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches.
• Experience with grounding studies and lightning protection.
• 8+ years of experience in transmission substation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical design activities for substation projects.
• Preparing technical specifications and reviewing design documentation.
• Mentoring junior engineers while ensuring standards are met.

Skills

Electrical design solutions

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

Substation design software

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer – Transmission & Substation Design

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for the design and delivery of electric utility transmission substations. This role focuses on developing innovative and reliable electrical design solutions supporting substations operating from 12kV through 500kV in a complex utility environment.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the design and engineering of transmission substation systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, structural, and protection & control engineers. You will contribute to the full project lifecycle—from early engineering studies and equipment specification through construction support, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical design activities for substation projects, analyzing complex engineering challenges, and developing practical solutions that align with industry standards and operational requirements.
• Preparing technical specifications, reviewing design documentation produced by internal teams and external consultants, and supporting procurement and construction activities.
• Mentoring junior engineers and Engineers-in-Training while ensuring engineering work meets technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in major substation equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, reactors, capacitors, and disconnect switches, along with familiarity with modern grid technologies including FACTS devices, energy storage systems, and advanced grid infrastructure.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection, and substation design software is considered an asset.
• The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) and has 8+ years of experience in transmission substation engineering within a utility or consulting environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential for success in this technically demanding and collaborative role.