Senior Electrical Engineer – 500kV Substation Design Lead

AtkinsRéalis Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive EHV substation design experience. You will lead design for 115/230/500 kV facilities, including AIS and GIS, and deliver SLDs, protection interfaces, and electrical layouts for complex projects.

The role requires 8–12+ years in HV/EHV design, a Canadian P.Eng., and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clients, with a hybrid work culture and opportunities for growth in Canada’s evolving grid.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive HV/EHV substation design experience.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada required.
• Experience with 500 kV and above projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across design packages from concept to construction.
• Lead Electrical engineering for 115/230/500 kV substations, including AIS and GIS.
• Develop SLDs, schematics, protection interfaces and bus configurations.
• Coordinate with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, Telecommunications, Mechanical teams.
• Engage with clients, utilities and vendors to identify risks and drive value engineering.

Skills

EHV transmission design

Substation engineering

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation (Canada)

Tools

AIS and GIS design

IEEE/IEC/NERC standards

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive EHV substation design experience. You will lead design for 115/230/500 kV facilities, including AIS and GIS, and deliver SLDs, protection interfaces, and electrical layouts for complex projects.

The role requires 8–12+ years in HV/EHV design, a Canadian P.Eng., and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clients, with a hybrid work culture and opportunities for growth in Canada’s evolving grid.