Substation Electrical EIT

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,548 - 102,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HDR in Calgary, Alberta is hiring a Substation Electrical EIT to join their Power Delivery team. The role focuses on designing electrical substations, developing engineering drawings, and collaborating closely with designers to meet national standards and project needs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of design experience. The position supports a variety of benefits, including a retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of substation design experience in P&C or physical design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations.
• Collaborate with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings.
• Develop design deliverables, including one‑line diagrams and protection and control schematics.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Electrical EIT to join our team of Power Delivery professionals. The role involves design of substation projects ranging from simple device replacements to large greenfield sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (low, medium, high voltage).
• Collaborate with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and project specifications.
• Develop design deliverables including one‑line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes, communications plans, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
• Perform site visits during design, construction, and as‑built phases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of substation design experience in P&C or physical design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to take initiative.
• Exposure to general Civil Engineering experience a plus.
• Prior experience in both P&C and physical substation design considered a plus.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation considered a plus.
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus.
• Experience with electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower considered a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to active participation in employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Location

Pay range (Vancouver, BC): $75,548 – $102,212.

Primary Location: Calgary, Alberta. Other Locations: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Vancouver, British Columbia.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.