Substation Design Engineer

Platinum Executive Search; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development support

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking an Associate Substation Design Engineer to join their team in Markham, Ontario. This full-time role focuses on detailed substation design, collaborating with project managers and CAD designers. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of substation design experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000–$90,000, with the flexibility of hybrid work and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• At least 5 years design experience in substation design engineering.
• Travel willingness of 25% across the region.

Responsibilities

• Design substation layouts including equipment placement and configurations.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal design and civil teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Design substation layouts

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Revit

PLS-CADD

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid – Markham, ON (3-days in office, 2 days remote)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year

Hiring a Substation Design Engineer for an associate-level position focused on detailed substation design to join our electrical engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to high-quality electrical layout plans and collaborate with technical teams (project manager, CAD designers) to deliver successful substation projects in conjunction with the client.

Responsibilities

• Design substation layouts including equipment placement, bus configurations, and grounding systems
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and supporting documentation
• Perform equipment sizing, load calculations, grounding studies and specify electrical equipment according to relevant standards
• Specify substation components in accordance with CSA, IEEE, IEC, and other relevant standards
• Collaborate with internal design, protection & control, and civil teams to meet scope and deadlines
• Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and ensure design packages are complete and code-compliant
• Support field teams during construction or commissioning when needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher
• Licensing: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with flexibility to obtain licensure in other jurisdictions as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• at least 5 years design experience in substation design engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent software
• Familiarities with other tools such as Revit, PLS-CADD, SKM PowerTools, or GIS is asset
• Understanding of protection and control design (wiring, relay panels) is a bonus
• Strong understanding of CSA, IEEE, and IEC electrical standards
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Travel: Willingness to travel 25% across the region. This role will be located and focused in Ontario
• Opportunity to grow into a project engineer or lead design role
• Access to ongoing technical training and industry certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility and a healthy work-life balance
• Professional development support and technical training
• Opportunity to grow into project engineer or lead design roles
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture