Substation High Voltage Electrical Engineer

MCW Group of Companies; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Substation High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join their team. This position involves the electrical design of high voltage substations, project management, and technical leadership. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree and have at least 6 years of professional experience. A strong grasp of electrical design principles and excellent communication skills are essential. The role includes collaboration with clients and team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years working as a professional engineer or engineer in training.
• A minimum of 2 years as a professional engineer is preferred.
• Experience with customers and clients is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage electrical substations.
• Coordinate with team members for project completion.
• Respond to technical inquiries from clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication skills

Grounding studies

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CDEGS

eTAP

Easy Power

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substation High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

MCW is currently looking for a self-motivated Substation High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our Winnipeg Office. You will be part of the AGE Power team working on electrical substation, commercial and industrial high voltage design projects. Your position will play a key role in the delivery of successful projects and will require strong leadership, collaboration, and communications skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to apply their skills and knowledge and develop their professional career.

Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Electrical design of high voltage electrical substations including:
• Grounding Studies and designs using CDEGS software.
• Field measurements for input into grounding studies including soil resistivity measurements and fall-of potential measurements.
• Protection and control design implementation including schematic design, wiring design, panel and control building layouts, cable schedules, bills of materials.
• Physical design of switchyard equipment in consideration of required clearances and connections including station layouts, sections, details, cable schedules, bills of materials.
• Arc flash, coordination and short circuit studies using eTAP and Easy Power software.
• High voltage services and designs for industrial and commercial facilities including medium/high voltage emergency power designs, utility coordination, feeder specification, routing and duct bank design, cable pull calculations, layouts and details for constructability and coordination with other relevant disciplines.
• Working with project team and project manager to ensure on-time project completion.
• Working with clients and contractors, responding to technical inquiries as required.
• Providing technical and administrative support through all phases of the project.
• Helping to establish and promote client relationships.
• Coordinating with internal production teams
• Striving to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications, Experience & Education:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from an institution that is either Canadian or recognized by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). Specialization in electrical power systems considered an asset.
• A minimum of 6 years working as a professional engineer or engineer in training. A minimum of 2 of these years as a professional engineer.
• EGM membership or eligibility for same.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with customers and clients is an asset.

Required Skills/Technical Abilities:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CDEGS, eTAP and/or Easy Power considered assets.
• Experience performing grounding system impedance measurements and/or soil resistivity measurements considered assets.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes and National Codes of Canada considered assets.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, team members and other departments in a positive and congenial manner.