Posted 15 months ago
Senior Substation Engineer
@ Sphere Recruitment Solutions
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Sphere Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Senior Substation Engineer in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto to lead outdoor substation design packages and electrical studies for 25 kV to 240 kV voltage levels. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and supporting construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and authenticate outdoor substation design packages for 25 kV to 240 kV
- Perform grounding, lightning, load and insulation coordination studies
- Review vendor documentation for constructability and compliance
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
- Provide construction and commissioning support
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Eligibility for P.Eng registration in a Canadian province
- 6 to 10 years of electrical substation design experience
- Strong communication and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of CEC, CSA or AEUC standards is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-12
- 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 | 6+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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Sphere Recruitment Solutions
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
Senior Substation Engineer
Calgary (AB), Vancouver (BC), Toronto (ON)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and authenticate outdoor substation design packages, including ampacity diagrams, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, ground grid designs, equipment/structure grounding details, control & power cable layouts, and control building electrical design for voltage levels ranging from 25 kV to 240 kV.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design conformance.
- Perform engineering calculations and studies to support the design, including grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC load studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, and rigid bus studies.
- Conduct medium-voltage cable ampacity calculations (e.g., using CYMCAP or similar tools).
- Develop technical specifications for equipment and apparatus suited to specific project applications.
- Review vendor documentation and drawings to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with equipment specifications and project requirements.
- Develop and maintain bills of materials for substation outdoor installations.
- Review engineered deliverables to ensure compliance with project scopes and client requirements.
- Provide construction and commissioning support as required.
- Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data. - Work with senior personnel to address potential technical and project issues.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in a Canadian province.
- 6-10 years of experience in electrical substation design.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Solid foundation in electrical theory and mathematics.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge of relevant Canadian codes and standards (e.g., CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC) considered an asset.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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