Substation Electrical EIT

HDR; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Substation Electrical EIT in Canada to design electrical substations from simple replacements to greenfield sites. You will collaborate with project managers to develop one-line diagrams, protection schemes, and SCADA layouts, with site visits during all project phases.

The role emphasizes self-motivation and learning, offering opportunities to work across multiple locations in Canada and to contribute to a broad range of high-voltage projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (low, medium, and high voltage).
• Develop drawings with Designers and CAD Technicians per standards and project specs.
• Create one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes, and substation layouts.
• Perform site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases.

Skills

Substation design

P&C design

Team environment

Attention to detail

Electrical design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

You will have at least two years of substation design experience in protection and control (P&C) and/or physical design and are now ready to take on more complex assignments and responsibilities. As an integral part of a team, you will prepare engineering designs on substation projects ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield substation sites. You’ll be given the flexibility and freedom to seek and acquire knowledge and experience in all aspects of high voltage substation design. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.
Working under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) your role will encompass the following:
In the role of Substation Electrical EIT, we’ll count on you to:

• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (low, medium, and high voltage).
• Working with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Developing 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.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of Substation design experience in P&C or physical design.
• Strong written and confident verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and ability 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 using 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC: $75,548 - $102,212

Primary Location:Canada-Alberta-Calgary Other Locations:Canada-Saskatoon, Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, Canada-Ontario-Burlington, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver Industry:Power Schedule:Full‑time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Substation Engineering Job Posting:Oct 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.