Senior Substation Design Engineer - Hybrid HV Projects

WSP; Airdrie; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Airdrie, Alberta is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for utility substations. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in utility substation design and a strong understanding of IEEE/ANSI standards. This role offers attractive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture committed to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• Must have Professional license (P.Eng) or P.L. (Eng.) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ten or more years experience in utility substation design.
• Strong experience with medium to extra high voltage substation design.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of utility substations.
• Create general arrangements and elevation views.
• Develop construction cost estimates and project schedules.

Skills

Utility substation design

IEEE/ANSI standards

Cost estimating

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

One-line diagrams

Cable sizing/routing

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Airdrie, Alberta is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for utility substations. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in utility substation design and a strong understanding of IEEE/ANSI standards. This role offers attractive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture committed to innovation and sustainability.