Sr Scada Engineer

NES Fircroft; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider seeks a Lead SCADA Engineer in Calgary to design high-voltage substation projects. The role requires collaboration and communication skills, along with extensive experience in utility-specific design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and registration as a P.Eng.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of utility-specific substation design experience.
• Experience with EPC projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with protection and control, maintenance, and operational practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage substation projects and ensure their accuracy.
• Contribute to bid proposals and material calculations.
• Deliver high-quality design packages on schedule.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Design Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Technical Diploma in Engineering Technology

Registration as a P.Eng

Registration with APEGA

Job description

Title: Lead SCADA Engineer

Location: Calgary, AB (Minimal site visits throughout AB)

Job Description:

The Lead SCADA Engineer is responsible for designing high-voltage substation projects in a fast-paced environment. They ensure the accuracy, quality, and constructability of designs, calculations, and estimates for utility projects of all sizes. Effective collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders are essential for progressing designs through all project stages. The Lead SCADA Engineer contributes to bid proposals, estimates, and material calculations, ensuring the accuracy of quoted work. They are responsible for delivering high-quality design packages to clients or project teams on schedule and resolving design-related issues and field questions during project execution. The Lead SCADA Engineer works closely with the Project Management team to ensure projects are profitable and delivered on time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a Technical Diploma in Engineering Technology.
• Registration as a P.Eng or P.Eng with APEGA.
• 8+ years of utility-specific substation design experience.
• Experience with EPC projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with protection and control, maintenance, and operational practices is an asset.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide clients with the engineering and technical expertise needed, whenever and wherever required. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodation to ensure safe and compliant work support for our clients.