Senior Substation Engineer - (Hybrid)
Tetra Tech
Lead design and engineering of medium/high‑voltage substations and power systems.
18 days ago ago
C$130,000 - C$190,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
30,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Project Management
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Defense Services
Disaster and Emergency Management
Marine
Transportation
Government
Water Resources
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
proposal estimation
design analysis
technical review
schedule management
client liaison
team leadership
- Prepares proposal writeups and estimates based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
- Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria.
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives.
- Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediate project.
- Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
- Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met.
- Coordinates with Clients define project direction, provide status reports, and obtain information required by the team.
- Leads a team of technical experts to complete projects that meet client requirements while respecting budgets,
- Reviews and prepares technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
What you bring
hvdc
substation
3d design
professional engineer
electrical engineering
12+ years
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of design of renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind farms.
- Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria.
- Possess experience with protection, control and metering systems.
- Possess knowledge in the design of medium and high voltage power distribution and transmission, including load flow, short circuit and grounding studies, transformer sizing and cable sizing.
- The ideal candidate will have experience conducting projects using a 3D design software.
- Possess experience in the study, technical knowledge, and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries, with a heavy emphasis on utility substations.
- Possess experience in preparing layouts, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings is required.
- Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).
- The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing technical specification of the electrical equipment, evaluation of proposals, and will be able to review vendor drawings.
- Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering.
- Over 12 years of working experience in Substation Design as well as medium voltage and high voltage system design.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with HVDC projects.
- University degree in Electrical Engineering.
- The candidate will have to be a registered Professional Engineer in the United States and/or Canada.
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Security clearance- clearance on all applicable background checks (criminal, identity, educational, security) required.
- professional reference checks will be conducted.
- some positions may require enhanced criminal record checks, also performed periodically after employment.
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Company
Overview
$5B
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.
1966
Year Founded
Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.
110,000
Annual Projects
It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.
Top ENR
Industry Rankings
The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.
- Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
- It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
- Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
- Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.
- Service
- Value
- Excellence
- Opportunity
- Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
- Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
- Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends
$1B Credit Facility
Sustainability-linked financial initiative
A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.
78% Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction from operations
Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.
100% Solar Energy
Net zero energy target achieved
Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.
36% Emissions Reduction
GHG reduction per employee
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.
- Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
- Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
- Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- 60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
- 24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
- Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
- Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.
20,400 people
STEM program engagement
The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12
Safety performance metrics
The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.
- Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
- Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
- Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
- Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
- Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
- Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
- Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls
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