Posted 14 months ago
Civil Engineer
@ Sphere Recruitment Solutions
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Sphere Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Civil Engineer for its substation engineering team in Calgary. The role leads and mentors a substation civil team, reviews designs, prepares design documents and drawings, and supports construction. Candidates need a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, APEGA registration, at least 5 years of utilities experience in high voltage substation civil design, and some travel for site visits.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor the substation civil team
- Prepare DBM, EDS, cost estimates and design packages
- Prepare IFC drawings and As-Built documentation
- Provide engineering support during construction
- Conduct quality control reviews
Requirements summary:
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
- Active APEGA membership
- Minimum 5 years of utilities experience
- Experience in high voltage substation civil design
- Competency in earthworks, foundations, geotechnical and structural
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering |
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Sphere Recruitment Solutions
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
Description
We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our substation engineering team in Calgary. We offer a dynamic work environment with a highly experienced technical team, where you'll receive guidance, hands-on training, and continuous challenges in all aspects of engineering and design.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you'll lead and mentor the substation civil team, review designs for compliance, and collaborate with other disciplines. You'll also prepare key documents like Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), Engineering Design Specification (EDS), cost estimates, material take offs, scopes of work, and create design packages. We’ll rely on you to promote safety in all design work.
Your responsibilities will include preparing Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, writing construction scopes of work, and providing engineering support during construction phases. You'll oversee the preparation of As-Built drawings and project close-out data, support earthworks, foundation, and structural aspects of substation engineering, and offer technical guidance to design teams.
Tracking project progress, providing weekly updates to senior management, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of client and industry standards are also part of your role. Additionally, you'll conduct quality control reviews, develop new tools and processes, and complete cost estimates for bids. In addition to doing technical work, you’ll work closely with clients and maintain excellent relationships.
Some travel for site visits may be necessary to provide technical support during construction. Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters your professional growth.
Qualifications:
Experience in the utilities industries in civil design of high voltage substation facilities.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and registered as an active member with APEGA.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse range of clients.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
Positive attitude, strong client focus, and results driven.
Competency in a broad range of civil sub-disciplines, including earthworks, foundations, geotechnical, and structural.
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