Posted 3 days ago
Senior Substation Electrical Engineer
@ Xentric Engineering Ltd.
Canmore, Alberta
Overview
Xentric Engineering Ltd. is hiring a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer for its Canmore, Alberta office on a full-time, permanent basis. The role leads high-voltage substation design, power system studies and commissioning for industrial and utility clients in British Columbia and Alberta, and leads a team of engineers and EITs. The posting requires Professional Engineer status to seal work as engineer of record.
Responsibilities:
- Lead high-voltage substation design and mentor engineers and EITs
- Conduct power system studies including protection and grounding
- Develop equipment specifications and support procurement
- Draft commissioning plans and supervise substation commissioning
- Manage project scope, budget and schedule; support client relations
Requirements summary:
- Substation design experience on high-voltage projects
- Professional Engineer status to seal work
- Power system study expertise (load flow, short circuit, arc flash)
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Clear communication with clients and regulatory bodies
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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Xentric Engineering Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Xentric Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm serving generating facilities, large industrial operations, and utilities across Western Canada. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, hands-on approach, and our clients rely on us for practical, well-engineered solutions and straightforward communication.
We are now seeking an experienced Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to join our Canmore, Alberta office. In this full-time, permanent role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of high-voltage substations, ensuring their reliability, safety, and efficiency for our industrial and utility clients across British Columbia and Alberta. If you have a passion for power systems, substation design, and leading multi-disciplinary teams, we encourage you to apply and be part of our exciting projects.
The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer will be a technical lead on high-voltage substation projects. Responsibilities include:
Substation Design Leadership
Lead a team of engineers and EITs in the design of high-voltage substations, mentoring and developing junior staff.
Collaborate with other disciplines (civil, structural, protection, etc.) to ensure integrated designs.
Develop conceptual and detailed designs for substation equipment and layouts.
Review engineering deliverables and seal work as the Professional Engineer of record.
Power System Studies and Specifications
Conduct power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, and grounding, and propose improvements.
Develop technical specifications for substation equipment (transformers, breakers, etc.) and assist procurement teams to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Documentation and Commissioning
Create design drawings, schematics, station layouts, and detailed engineering reports.
Draft energization and commissioning plans, perform on-site field inspections, and supervise substation commissioning.
Project and Client Management
Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for assigned work.
Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, and support proposals and business development.
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