Substation Physical Lead Engineer

WSP USA; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Physical Lead Engineer to join their dynamic National Electrical Team. This role offers the chance to lead high-voltage electric substation design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in substation design, technical ownership, and project coordination. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company provides outstanding career opportunities and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and making a difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Virtual healthcare

Wellness programs

Savings plans

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in high-voltage substation design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation for design.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of high voltage substation designs and documentation.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines for project success.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

Technical ownership

Collaboration with engineers

Proposal writing

Project estimating

Knowledge of NEC

Understanding of outage sequences

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

CDEGS

WinIGS

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is recognized in development and rehabilitation projects. Our team collaborates to meet and exceed industry standards through innovation.

To support our growth, WSP seeks a Substation Physical Lead Engineer to join our National Electrical Team in Vancouver BC or Victoria BC.

The Substation Physical Engineer acts as a client-facing engineer on high-voltage electric substation design projects, applying codes and standards to produce physical arrangements, plan and elevation views, grounding analysis, layouts, cable plans, calculations for station service and batteries, equipment specifications, and construction documents. They coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones. WSP’s team is dedicated to providing high-level professional services.

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges!

Why WSP?

• We value and uphold a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

• Flexible Work Policy – supporting work-life balance for our employees.

• A Canadian success story – proud to represent Canada globally.

• Enhance the world around you – from environment to infrastructure, WSP is integral to Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities – we grow and innovate continuously.

• A collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare, wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear future vision.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Take technical ownership of high voltage (34.5kV – 735kV) substation designs, including:

• Develop General Arrangements, Plan and Elevation Views, Grounding, Cable Plans, Equipment Specifications, Design Calculations, Bill of Materials, and Construction Documentation;

• Perform studies such as Grounding, Lightning, AC/DC calculations, and Fault Stress Analysis;

• Provide support for technical, procurement, construction, and coordination activities;

• Collaborate with Physical Designers to develop drawings;

• Coordinate with various project team members, including transmission, distribution, civil, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors;

• Identify client interests and act as a technical specialist in system protection and communication;

• Lead client technical review meetings;

• Participate in feasibility studies and proposal development;

• Conduct site visits and ensure project support;

• Adhere to ethical standards and company policies;

• Perform other duties as needed.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering;

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license;

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in high-voltage substation design;

• Experience with voltages up to 735 kV;

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation;

• Proficiency with CDEGS, WinIGS, or similar for lightning and grounding studies;

• Knowledge of mechanical forces and thermal effects of fault currents;

• Understanding of outage sequences, constructability, operation, and maintenance;

• Experience in proposal writing and project estimating;

• Knowledge of scheduling and project controls;

• Strong industry and technology awareness;

• Familiarity with NEC and National Electrical Safety Code;

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Compensation

Salary range (BC): $105,800 - $171,600. The final salary may vary based on education, experience, skills, and organizational needs. The range is subject to change.

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