Stations Engineer

Insight Global; Trail; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Stations Engineer in Trail, BC. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading engineering activities for substation projects and serving as Engineer of Record. The position is onsite, requires technical leadership, and offers a strong opportunity for multi-year contract extensions. Candidates must also hold a P.Eng certification with EGBC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 8 years of engineering experience in a utility environment.
• Must hold P.Eng with EGBC certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for station and substation projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record.
• Review and approve design packages.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Substation/stations engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Primavera

ETAP

CymetCC

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng with EGBC

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Primavera

SharePoint

ETAP

CymeTCC

Job description

Senior Stations Engineer – Contract – Trail, BC (Onsite)

Insight Global is hiring a Senior Stations Engineer to support a portfolio of substation and station projects in Trail, BC. This role involves technical leadership across design, construction support, and field work.

About the Role

You’ll lead engineering activities for substation and station projects, act as Engineer of Record, and oversee both internal and external design work. The role is 80% technical, with a strong focus on design review, owner’s engineering, and ensuring high‑quality, compliant deliverables.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering for station and substation projects
• Serve as Engineer of Record
• Review and approve design packages
• Oversee owner’s engineering for outsourced design partners
• Support field checks and construction activities
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, PM, and engineering teams

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of substation/stations engineering in a utility environment
• P.Eng with EGBC
• Strong technical background in stations, transmission, distribution, and substation design
• Experience with AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera, SharePoint, ETAP or CymeTCC
• Experience driving projects through full lifecycle

Logistics

• Location: Trail, BC
• Onsite: Yes
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Contract: 1‑year
• Extensions: Strong opportunity for multi‑year extensions