Substation Design Engineer

Kibbi; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse customer base

Competitive wages and bonus structure

Excellent benefits package

RRSP

Hands-on leadership team

Continuous training

Employee referral bonus program

Corporate discounts

Tool Allowance

Job summary

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy, seeks a Senior Substation Design Engineer to lead a Calgary/Edmonton-area team in designing substations up to 500 kV. You will guide engineers, drafters and designers through scope, specs and procurement, delivering robust electrical solutions for diverse clients.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree, P.Eng preferred, and proficiency with ETAP/CDEGS for grounding and lightning studies. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree required.
• P.Eng designation with a recognized engineering association preferred.
• Member of APEGA is preferred.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada; ability to pass background checks.
• Willingness to work overtime; readiness for travel as needed.
• Experience with high-voltage substation design standards recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of engineers, designers and drafters in substation design up to 500 kV.
• Prepare project scope, proposals and cost estimates.
• Write equipment specifications, data sheets and BOMs; assist procurement.
• Review shop drawings and FAT reports; participate in design reviews.
• Create single line diagrams, layouts, grounding and station drawings.
• Perform grounding and lightning studies using ETAP or CDEGS.
• Review drawings and calculations prepared by junior engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Substation design

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

P.Eng designation (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

CDEGS

Job description

Senior Substation Design Engineer

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for aSenior Substation Design Engineer to join our Alberta team.Spark Power provides a wide range of services to clients, including power system field services, engineering services, maintenance planning, project management, automation services, mechanical engineering support services, training services, and thermographic scanning.

What will do you as the Senior Substation Design Engineer?

• Leading a project team of engineers, designers and drafters in the design of electrical substations up to 500Kv.


• Participate in the preparation of project scope, proposals and cost estimates.


• Write electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, material requisitions and Bill of Materials. Assist in procurement of equipment.


• Review shop drawings and Factory Acceptance Test reports.


• Participate in client design and constructability review meetings.


• Perform grounding studies on software programs such as ETAP and CDEGS.


• Perform Lightening studies.


• Create Single Line Drawings, substation layout and elevation drawings, grounding details and station services drawings.


• Review drawings, specifications and calculations done by junior engineers

Spark Power Employee Benefits And Perks

• Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional


• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure


• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts


• RRSP


• Hands-on and supportive leadership team


• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training


• Employee referral bonus program


• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)


• Tool Allowance


• …much more

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Electrical Engineering Degree


• P.Eng designation with an accredited engineering professional association


• Member of APEGA is preferred


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (a copy of a valid work permit may be required)


• Willingness to work overtime


• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test


• Clearance on a security background check (criminal record check)


• Clean driving record


• A good understanding and knowledge of substation design standards and best industry practices to ensure high quality design

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.