Substation Engineer - Physical

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Alberta seeks skilled Electrical Engineers to contribute to HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects across North America. Ideal candidates will possess at least 6 years of related engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

You will play a pivotal role in designing reliable substations and collaborating in a hybrid work environment. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in high-voltage substations.
• Field experience in commissioning and testing is an asset.
• Proven knowledge of Civil/Structural and P&C is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies and analyses for substation projects.
• Conduct detailed designs for substations, including layouts and plans.
• Prepare technical specifications for major equipment and provide support.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Insulation coordination

Lighting protection

Excellent computer skills

Field experience in commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power Systems)

Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

ETAP

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At Stantec, we are committed to designing solutions that power communities and help our clients tackle the world’s most complex challenges. Join one of the world’s leading design firms and grow professionally while helping build the clean‑energy future.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Power team in western Canada is currently looking for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. You will collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations, coordinating planning and design activities to keep projects on schedule and deliver successful outcomes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, busbar design, lighting, and related analyses.
• Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plans, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, and design calculations.
• Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction, and testing & commissioning.
• Provide technical support for procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in preparing proposals, project plans, and estimates.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high‑quality engineering service to clients.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing installations, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site support as required.
• Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power Systems).
• Experience with PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset.
• Field experience in commissioning and testing is an asset.
• Proven knowledge of Civil/Structural and P&C is an asset.
• Equipment engineering experience is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Effective interpersonal skills (written, verbal) to interact with multi‑disciplinary teams, suppliers, sub‑consultants, and build client relationships.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 6 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high‑voltage substations for utilities in North America.
• Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng) required.

Typical office environment working with computers; Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home). Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Organization: 1182 E&R-CA Pacific-Edmonton AB
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2026 06:06:59
Req ID: 1006249