Substation Design Engineer

AltaLink

Calgary

On-site

CAD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dis

Spending Accounts

Competitive Compensation and Bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Group RRSP

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Parking

Onsite Gym

Wellness Programs

Job summary

AltaLink is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to contribute to a range of CRU projects from 25kV to 500kV. You will design substation facilities, coordinate with teams, and ensure conformance to AltaLink standards.

The role requires 4+ years in substation design, P&C, SCADA and telecom knowledge, plus strong collaboration and communication skills. Calgary-based with on-site work. AltaLink offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA or eligible expected.
4+ years of direct experience in substation design (25kV–500kV).
Strong knowledge of Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecom and Teleprotection.

Responsibilities

Create detailed engineering scope documents from high level functional docs.
Design electrical substation facilities including site layouts, equipment, grounding, controls and protection.
Ensure designs meet industry standards and AltaLink practices.
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
Coordinate with team members and suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Substation design

P&C design

SCADA

Telecom

Teamwork

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (APEGA)

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Substation Design Engineer

Job Level: ENG C/D

Date Posted: August 20, 2026

Closing Date: September 7, 2026

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you're on our team, you're supporting Alberta's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We're excited to share that we are hiring Substation Design Engineers.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Substations Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for completion of designs on a wide range of projects including Capital Replacement & Upgrade (CR&U) projects and customer-driven Direct Assign projects. This role will appeal to individuals who have direct experience in the transmission utility industry. The primary focus is the experience in the areas of Substation & P&C design from the 25kV to 500kV levels, as well as an understanding of all disciplines of substations design and interactions (i.e., Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecommunications, and Lines).

Responsibilities:

Create detailed engineering scope documents from a high level functional document.

Design of electrical substation facilities including site and bus work layouts, equipment installation, grounding, controls, protection, metering and to completion of studies needed for projects.

Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet applicable industry standards, AltaLink design standards and engineering practices.

Ensure designs are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence.

Prepare cost/time estimates when requested.

Ensure accuracy of returned data for records updates.

Identification of material required, and in some cases specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction.

Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, partners and internal clients that result in growing understanding, good decisions, and effective cooperation.

Review the designs underway by external contractors to ensure compliance within scope and with AltaLink standards

Actively communicate and coordinate with other project team members at AltaLink with different specialties

Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars - one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

4+ years of direct experience in substation design, ranging from 25kV to 500kV.

Broad understanding of Protection and Control (P&C), SCADA, Telecom, Teleprotection, as well as substation design.

Knowledge of Microstation, Autocad and Bluebeam would be an asset.

Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships

Effective interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.

Excellent time management and organization skills, ability to multitask.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong written, reporting, graphical and oral presentation skills.

Experience with (or at least a technical understanding of), the following:

Substation and bus layouts.

High Voltage Power Equipment (including current transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, circuit breakers and surge arresters).

AC and DC supplies.

General knowledge of designing of Protection and control schemes.

General knowledge of industry standards such as CSA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI.

Valid Driver's License as some travel may be required

Proven track record of good performance and attendance.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

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