Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing engineering deliverables and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in substation design, and a recognized engineering license. This role offers a full-time position within a diverse and inclusive work culture, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Employee ownership program

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering.
• Requires professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) for location.
• Extensive experience in project execution within Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews engineering deliverables for substation projects.
• Mentors and supervises junior engineers and designers.
• Performs quality control reviews for deliverables.

Skills

Substation design experience

Strong communication skills

Electrical design software

Project execution expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Substation Electrical Engineer - ( 190481 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Senior Substation Electrical Engineer include responsibility for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned and is an experienced, competent engineer who generally understands and can complete all technical requirements of substation projects of moderate to high complexity.

Specific duties include:

• Develops and reviews engineering deliverables, including studies, drawings, calculations, and specifications for complex substation projects.
• Assigns tasks and provides technical directions to junior and mid-level team members.
• Performs quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
• Collaborates with senior engineers to build specialized expertise and stay current with industry practices.
• Contributes to technical papers and presentations showcasing HDR’s capabilities.
• Mentors, trains, and supervises EITs and Designers as needed.
• Supports cross-team QC reviews to maintain company and client standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of8 years of substation design experience required, both indoor and outdoor experience.
• Experience developing design specifications, studies, reports, and analysis related to substation design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Experience using electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower, CDEGS, and WinIGS.
• Experience developing technical standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe and Our Commitment

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Locations, Industry, Schedule, and Status

Primary Location
Other Locations

Industry
Power

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

BusinessClass : Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting
Jan 23, 2026

EEO Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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