Senior Substation Electrical Designer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Western Canada is seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Designer to deliver detailed electrical and physical substation design for HV projects from 5 kV to 500 kV, coordinating with engineers and designers across disciplines.

You will develop drawings, one-lines, layouts, grounding and BOMs, participate in site visits, support cost estimating and LOE development, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• ~8+ years of HV substation design experience.
• Experience with complete drawing and construction packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed substation physical and electrical design drawings and packages.
• Prepare electrical design deliverables, including one-lines, layouts, grounding, conduit, control house, lighting, and BOMs.
• Cable systems and station service design.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages.
• Interpret and incorporate vendor drawings and specifications into design deliverables.
• Support project execution with progress updates and coordination.
• Assist with cost estimating, proposals, and LOE development.
• Participate in site visits to gather field data and validate designs.
• Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as required.
• Mentoring and training of junior staff.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers across disciplines (civil, structural, P&C).

Skills

HV substation design

Electrical code knowledge

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

HV substation design experience (8+ yrs)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity

Our Western Canada Power Delivery group is looking for a Senior Substation Electrical Designer. Reporting to the Substation and P&C Leads, this position offers the opportunity to work within a project team delivering detailed electrical design and project support for high voltage substation and power projects.

The successful candidate will work on substation projects ranging from 5 kV to 500 kV, supporting engineering, physical design, and coordination across disciplines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed substation physical and electrical design drawings and packages

• Prepare electrical design deliverables, including one-lines, layouts, grounding, conduit, control house, lighting, and BOMs

• Cable systems and station service design

• Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages

• Interpret and incorporate vendor drawings and specifications into design deliverables

• Support project execution with progress updates and coordination

• Assist with cost estimating, proposals, and LOE development

• Participate in site visits to gather field data and validate designs

• Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as required

• Mentoring and training of junior staff

• Coordinate with engineers and designers across disciplines (civil, structural, P&C)

Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrable experience in 138kV (and above) systems

• Ability to identify relevant electrical code rules and industry standards for power system and station service design

• Ability to visualize and evaluate clearances and equipment layouts

• Strong knowledge of substation layout and physical design

• Understanding of grounding, lightning protection, and applicable codes

• Strong safety mindset

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

• ~8+ years of experience in HV substation design

• Experience developing complete drawing and construction packages

• Experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation

• Experience with site visits and field data collection

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Other Locations: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1182 E&R-CA Pacific-Edmonton AB
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/08/2026 07:08:49
Req ID: 1007034

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