Substation Engineering Manager

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Substation Engineering Manager in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate will oversee electrical engineering teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project quality and timeliness. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of 10 years of experience in substation electrical design, and hold a professional engineering license. This role promotes a culture of inclusion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation electrical design.
• Requires a professional engineering license recognized for the location.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers and multi-discipline teams.
• Lead substation engineering teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Substation electrical design

Project execution

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Power system analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYME

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

In the role of Substation Engineering Manager, we\'ll count on you to:

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers within a multi-discipline team throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Lead substation engineering teams—including P&C, Civil, Structural, and Physical—to ensure quality, coordination, and timely delivery of all design packages.
• Establish and maintain client relationships; participate in design and production meetings related to substation and electrical systems.
• Serve as Electrical Engineering Manager on multiple projects, providing technical leadership and oversight.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions in collaboration with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Implement and enforce QA/QC processes across engineering disciplines; participate in code compliance reviews with governing agencies.
• Manage project workload and coordinate team efforts to meet schedule and quality expectations.
• Track technical progress and adjust team activities to align with project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support technical development and consistency across the team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering
• A Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation electrical design
• Strong understanding of substation power systems, protection and control, and grounding design
• Proficiency with power system analysis and design tools (e.g., ETAP, CYME), and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of substation physical layout, P&C, grounding, and major equipment specifications (e.g., power transformers, breakers, switches, and steel structures) is an asset
• Previous experience with utilities or engineering consulting firm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• 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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.