Substation Studies Engineer

Jacobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 149,700; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Substation Studies Engineer to support planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations. You will develop models, perform studies, evaluate equipment, and provide recommendations for reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, 4+ years of power system studies experience, and hands-on use of ETAP, SKM and PSCAD, with knowledge of IEC/IEEE/CIGRE and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM and PSCAD or other equivalents.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on results.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including load flow, short‑circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash, grounding, and protection coordination studies.
• Develop and review power system models and conduct analyses to support planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations.
• Support substation design and engineering projects by validating equipment ratings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and present study results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support system studies projects through the lifecycle from proposal to close‑out.
• Collaborate with team members across North America and globally.

Skills

Power system studies

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Substation Studies Engineer is responsible for performing power system analyses to support the planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations. As a substation studies engineer, you will develop and validate system models, performs technical studies, evaluates equipment performance, and provides recommendations to ensure reliable and compliant operation of the power system and substation design.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in power system modeling and analysis through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including, but not limited to, load flow, short‑circuit, insulation coordination (including switching and lightning, GIS Transient overvoltage analyses), temporary overvoltage (TOV), arc flash, grounding, and protection coordination studies.
• Develop and review power system models and conduct analyses to support the planning, design, operation, and expansion of transmission and distribution substations.
• Support substation design and engineering projects by establishing, reviewing, and validating equipment ratings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and present study results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support system studies project(s) throughout the whole lifecycle (i.e. from the technical bid/proposal to execution, reports, client meetings/presentations, to close‑out).
• Work closely with the team members across North America and globally.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies.
• Experience with power system studies using ETAP, SKM and PSCAD or other equivalents.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on achieving results.
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Knowledge of programming languages to streamline studies using Python.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or eligibility to obtain.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

114,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

149,700.00

The base salary range for this position is $114,000.00 to $149,700.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI‑driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity - however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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