Senior Substation Electrical Engineer
Arup
Lead design and engineering of HV/MV substations for utility and renewable projects
6 days ago ago
C$110,000 - C$138,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Urban Design
Sustainability
Transport
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Energy
Water
Property
Data centres
Cities
Science
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
construction drawings
design lead
technical reports
system design
cost estimates
grounding study
- Maintain, foster and develop client relationships.
- Prepare construction drawings for substation such as general arrangement, equipment plans, section views, bill of materials, grounding plans, below grade conduit, raceway plans, and specifications for medium (MV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems and equipment
- Lead the engineering and design for utility and utility-scale renewable projects.
- Preparing high-quality technical reports on studies related to substation design.
- Contribute to the overall design of full electrical systems for HV/MV substations, including solar plant, power plant, wind farm, distributed generation, energy storage and microgrid. Participate in proposal preparation, cost estimates and project management.
- Perform studies such as grounding (step and touch), bus force calculation, and lightning protection (rolling sphere or direct angle). Mentor and develop junior staff, promote learning from successes and problems within the group.
What you bring
autocad
p.eng
pe license
power studies
6+ years
ieee
- Sound understanding of IEEE substation design standards related to physical aspects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage junior engineers, other technical and support staff.
- Experience working and collaborating with clients to achieve agreed goals and results.
- P. Eng. license is required; and ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States is highly desired.
- Experience with power system studies (lightning, auxiliary transformer sizing, grounding) is preferred AutoCAD experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- At least 6 years’ experience in the engineering & design of substations and substation layout for power generation, power storage, solar, wind and transmission facilities.
- The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1946
Year Established
The company was established in 1946 and has since become a leader in sustainable design and innovative engineering.
- Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning.
- Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems.
- Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs.
- Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK.
- Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation.
- A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.
- We are committed to shaping a better world through our work.
- We place the needs of our clients and communities at the heart of everything we do.
- We collaborate openly and share ideas to create innovative solutions.
- We value excellence in all aspects of our work and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- We embrace curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure in our projects.
- We empower our people to take ownership, show leadership, and thrive in their careers.
2030
Net-Zero Target
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
14%
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Reported reduction in operational carbon footprint from 2019 to 2020.
- The organization integrates sustainability into every stage of its projects.
- The organization focuses on reducing carbon emissions and resource consumption across all its operations.
- The organization works with clients to help them achieve their sustainability goals.
30% Leadership
Gender Equality in Leadership
Women hold 30% of global leadership roles within the organization.
2030 Goal
Gender Parity Target
The organization aims to achieve equal representation of women across all levels by 2030.
44% Female Representation
Global Workforce Diversity
In 2021, women accounted for 44% of the global workforce.
- Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- Actively promotes gender equality.
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