Posted 8 days ago
Electrical Designer - Substations
@ Iconic Power Systems Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Iconic Power Systems is hiring a full-time Electrical Designer to prepare substation design packages, estimates and bills of materials for utility and industrial projects across Canada. The role coordinates with engineers, utilities and vendors and includes site visits and field support. The posting requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma and 1-3 years of utility or electrical experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare substation design packages and drawings
- Develop designs in AutoCAD, MicroStation and Bluebeam
- Prepare estimates, take-offs and bills of materials
- Coordinate with engineers, utilities and vendors
- Support project planning, budgeting and change management
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology diploma
- 1-3 years of electrical engineering or utility experience
- Understanding of substation and high-voltage systems
- Knowledge of codes, standards and client specifications
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Bluebeam is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology |
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Iconic Power Systems Inc.
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Full company description
Since 2008, ICONIC has been constructing the critical infrastructure that connects people to power. We partner with utility companies, independent power producers (IPPs), EPCMs, and General Contractors across traditional and renewable power industries, ensuring safe, predictable, and professional project outcomes. ICONIC provides end-to-end integrated services to support your project: from engineering to earthworks, distribution, and electric utility construction. The combination of ICONIC’s size, experience, workforce, and integrated service offering creates unmatched value for our clients. Every project we undertake starts with a solid foundation. Iconic won’t compromise its core values for profit. Safety, quality, skilled people, and experience allow us to deliver truly lasting value to our clients’ project outcomes. Safety: We go home safe every night. Integrity: Around here our word means something. Quality: Our quality stands on its own. Accountability: We provide solutions, not problems. Teamwork: Great people working together. The power of connecting multiple services across our client’s project lifecycle gives us the unique ability to deliver end-to-end project support. From engineering, civil earthworks, electric utility substation construction, overhead or underground distribution services, and site remediation, we truly transform our offering to meet our client’s site and scope requirements. By bringing more of the services integral to a project’s success in-house, ICONIC is able to self-perform many activities that might otherwise be subcontracted. This offers several advantages to our clients, such as greater integration and communication across all team members. WHAT WE DO: Electric Utility Construction, Substation Services, Civil Earthworks, Distribution, Engineering, Panel Fabrication, Procurement INDUSTRIES WE SERVE: Utilities, Oil & Gas, Renewable Power: Solar, Wind & Battery Energy Storage Get in touch with us to learn more: (403) 910-3823
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,479
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 187
- Reported office locations
- 505 Carmek Boulevard, Rocky View County, Alberta T1X 2N2, CA
- 115 Quarry Park Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 5G9, CA
- 5179 Fountain St N, Breslau, Ontario N0B 1M0, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Consulting
- Professional Services
- Other recorded names
- Iconic Power Systems Inc.
- Specialties
- Greenfield & Brownfield Services
- Switch Gear Installation
- Substation Construction & Commissioning
- High Voltage Substation Services
- Ground Grid Installation & Testing
- Earthworks
- Civil Construction
- Erosion Control
- Reclamation Services
- Hydroseeding
- Tackifiers & Soil Stabilizers
- Access Road Construction & Maintenance
- Power Distribution Services
- Utility Substation Services
- Oil & Gas Substation Services
- Renewable Energy Integration
- EPC Construction
- Renewable Energy EPC
- Substation Design & Engineering
- Utility Engineering
- and Breaker Installation up to 500KV
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Since 2008, ICONIC has been constructing the critical infrastructure that connects people to power. We partner with utility companies, independent power producers (IPPs), EPCMs, and General Contractors across traditional and renewable power industries, ensuring safe, predictable, and professional project outcomes. ICONIC provides end-to-end integrated services to support your project: from engineering to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Rocky View County, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Greenfield & Brownfield ServicesSwitch Gear InstallationSubstation Construction & CommissioningHigh Voltage Substation ServicesGround Grid Installation & TestingEarthworksCivil ConstructionErosion ControlReclamation ServicesHydroseeding |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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Electrical Designer (Substations)
Join Iconic Power Systems as an Electrical Designer and help deliver high-quality substation projects across Canada. In this role, you will support the design, estimation, and execution of utility and industrial substation projects, working closely with engineers, project managers, utilities, and clients to deliver safe, accurate, and constructible designs.
What You'll Do
- Prepare substation design packages including:
- Single Line Diagrams
- Site Plans
- Electrical Plans & Sections
- Grounding Plans & Details
- Conduit Plans & Details
- Develop designs using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and other design software.
- Analyze customer requirements, utility standards, and project specifications.
- Prepare project estimates, material take-offs, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, drafters, utilities, vendors, and consultants.
- Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and change management processes.
- Participate in project meetings, site visits, and field support activities.
- Resolve design issues during construction and provide ongoing project support.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in an electrical engineering or utility environment.
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to prepare engineering drawings from sketches, standards, and design specifications.
- Understanding of utility, substation, and high-voltage electrical systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or similar software is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of project budgeting, estimating, and change management processes.
Personal Characteristics
- Safety - We go home safe every night.
- Integrity - Around here our word means something.
- Quality - Our quality stands on its own.
- Accountability- We provide solutions, not problems.
- Teamwork - Great people working together.
- Not afraid to approach difficult situations and dig in to find a solution.
- Self-motivated to make improvements and get tasks done on time.
- You have a calm demeanour and thrive in high-stress situations. You possess a nimble mind – You can think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and field environments.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project support.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
Why Join Iconic?
Iconic Power Systems is a leading Canadian power infrastructure company delivering engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services across utility, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and substation markets. Join a growing team where you'll work on impactful projects that help power communities across Canada.
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