Traction Power Construction Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Traction Power Construction Lead in Calgary, Canada. In this role, you will lead the planning and management of traction power substations for the Green Line LRT project, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, P.Eng. registration, and 10–15 years of experience in rail transit projects. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and a hybrid working culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in rail transit or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing traction power substations.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of traction power substations.
• Manage contractor performance including schedule and quality.
• Oversee compliance with CSA, IEEE, and utility requirements.

Skills

Contractor management

Technical compliance

Coordination with utilities

Field issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration

Job description

Overview

The Traction Power Construction Lead will lead the planning, coordination, and construction management of the traction power substations and associated systems for the Calgary Green Line LRT project. Reporting into the Green Line construction management organization, this role is responsible for ensuring that traction power infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, regulatory standards, and long-term operational needs.

Your role

• Provide construction‑phase leadership for traction power substations and associated electrical systems across the Green Line program.
• Manage contractor performance for traction power scope, including schedule, cost, quality, safety, and technical compliance.
• Oversee coordination with electrical utilities for high‑voltage supply, protection interfaces, metering, and energization.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and architectural disciplines to ensure constructability and proper integration of substation facilities.
• Review and support resolution of design changes, RFIs, NCRs, and field technical issues affecting traction power systems.
• Coordinate with testing, commissioning, energization, and handover readiness for traction power substations, ensuring compliance with CSA, IEEE, utility, and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinate functional interfaces with systems integration, SCADA, communications, and rail systems, while supporting safety, assurance, and project‑level planning and reporting.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility for registration in Alberta.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in rail transit or heavy infrastructure projects, with demonstrated experience in traction power substations.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and energization of traction power facilities.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, resolve technical issues in the field, and coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.