Senior Substation Engineer - Flexible HV Design Lead

Ramboll3; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development support

Leadership guidance and mentorship

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to act as the technical anchor for HV/MV substation design across Canada and cross-border clients. You will lead from concept through construction support, mentoring engineers and shaping the substation practice.

You will review calculations, develop protection schemes, and ensure compliance with CSA/IEEE standards while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Master's degree a plus
• 8+ years of progressive experience in substation engineering and design with leadership on complex projects
• Strong knowledge of medium/high voltage equipment, protection and control, and standards (CSA C22.1, IEEE/ANSI)

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for medium and high voltage substation projects, including equipment spec, single-line, protection and layout
• Develop and review technical reports, specs, calculations, and design packages for substations
• Perform short circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash studies with industry software
• Develop relay settings and protection schemes compliant with interconnection requirements
• Support construction with shop drawings review, RFIs, site inspections, and punch lists
• Act as technical reviewer and quality lead for work products per CSA C22.1, IEEE/ANSI, provincial requirements
• Contribute to developing substation standards and mentor engineers
• Support preparation of engineering proposals and fee estimates; assist business development
• Coordinate with civil/structural disciplines for integrated designs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

MicroStation

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to act as the technical anchor for HV/MV substation design across Canada and cross-border clients. You will lead from concept through construction support, mentoring engineers and shaping the substation practice.

You will review calculations, develop protection schemes, and ensure compliance with CSA/IEEE standards while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-profile projects.