Senior Power Systems Engineer - Airport Infrastructure

The Calgary Airport Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary Airport Authority in Calgary is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and analysis of power systems for a busy 24/7 airport environment. The role requires a P.Eng, an electrical engineering degree, and 8–10 years of practical experience in power systems, MV/LV distribution, and reliability initiatives.

You will work in a hybrid office setting, guide capital projects, and ensure code compliance, safety, and robust power reliability across airport facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required; P.Eng. designation is required or considered in lieu of formal education.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in electrical power systems design, analysis, operation, and maintenance.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, and protection relays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and optimization of MV/LV distribution systems, substations, switchgear, and UPS.
• Lead power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection) and translate findings into actions.
• Approve complex engineering designs, calculations, and SCADA integration criteria.
• Investigate major power system failures and define reliability improvements.
• Define technical requirements for capital projects and review consultant deliverables.

Skills

Power systems design

Load flow & fault analysis

ETAP/EasyPower

SCADA integration

Electrical codes & safety

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

The Calgary Airport Authority in Calgary is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and analysis of power systems for a busy 24/7 airport environment. The role requires a P.Eng, an electrical engineering degree, and 8–10 years of practical experience in power systems, MV/LV distribution, and reliability initiatives.

You will work in a hybrid office setting, guide capital projects, and ensure code compliance, safety, and robust power reliability across airport facilities.