Senior Substation Engineer - HV & Grid Solutions

WSP USA; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead detailed design tasks for medium- and high-voltage substations across Canada. You will develop diagrams, layouts, and calculations while ensuring compliance with IEEE/ANSI standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Canada, with 10–15 years’ experience in substation design within utility, consulting, or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration in Canada.
• 10–15 years' experience in substation design engineering within utility/consulting/industrial environments.
• Experience as a substation design engineer on multiple concurrent brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and protection philosophies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of medium- and high-voltage utility substations.
• Develop one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, conduit and cable routing plans.
• Perform engineering calculations including lightning protection and sizing.
• Develop protection and control designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare protection philosophies, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support design basis documents, technical specifications, calculations, reports, and construction packages.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams on renewable energy, utility, and industrial power projects.
• Share knowledge and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Substation design

P.Eng. eligibility (Canada)

10–15 years experience

IEEE/ANSI standards

Client-facing communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead detailed design tasks for medium- and high-voltage substations across Canada. You will develop diagrams, layouts, and calculations while ensuring compliance with IEEE/ANSI standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Canada, with 10–15 years’ experience in substation design within utility, consulting, or industrial settings.