Sr. Substation Engineer

Description

• Prepare engineering cost estimates.
• Complete station As-Built drawings and project close out
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Provide technical guidance to the substation layouts design team
• Select and write major equipment specifications for substation electrical equipment such as Power Transformers, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), circuit breakers, CT’s, CVT’s etc.
• Write construction scope of work and prepare IFC construction binders.
• Perform a project management role on engineering only projects.
• Perform power cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP,
• Conduct detailed design of substation physical layout including equipment layouts, detail and elevations, cable and conduit routing, yard lighting etc.
• Prepare Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) and Engineering Design Specification (EDS) documents.
• Design station lightning/shielding using the rolling sphere and 45oangle methods as per IEEE standard 998.Interface with P&C and civil/structural engineers to design to ensure synergy in design.
• Develop internal standards and procedures using IEEE and CSA standards.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for grounding, buswork, cable tray etc.
• Carry out engineering calculations and prepare reports for conductor ampacities, design clearances and insulation coordination in accordance with industry and IEEE standards.
• Design station grounding using the CDEGS software and IEEE standards 80 & 81.
• Prepare all relevant IFC drawings and engineering reports.
• Track project progress for engineering activities to ensure budgets and schedules are met.
• Interface with vendors, review and evaluate vendor bids, conduct technical evaluations and make recommendations.
• Attend factory acceptance testing (FAT) for major equipment

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide spectrum of clients.
• Previous experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers
• Degree in Electrical Engineering and registered as an active member with APEGA.
• Experience in the utility industry
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience.
• Proven track record in physical layout design of high voltage facilities.
• 10-12 years' experience working in utility substations
• Must have P.Eng. Certification.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance