Substation Physical Design Engineer

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Substation Physical Design Engineer (Hybrid) Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers Canada is currently seeking anElectrical Design Engineer with experience in Substation Physical design to work out of the Power Delivery Substation Department in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Perform, mentor, and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high voltage utility substations.
• Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts and equipment details.
• Perform calculations: Lightning Protection, Battery Sizing, AC Station Service Sizing, Conduit / Cable tray sizing, etc.
• Develop technical specifications and design criteria.
• Occasional travel will be required.
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
• Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• The candidate must have successful experience taking a written design basis memorandum (DBM) or scope of work (SOW) and develop a detailed physical substation design and drawing package using sound engineering judgement and industry/client standards with minimal oversight, and cross-coordinate effectively with civil, P&C, and studies engineers.
• Successful experience filling the role of substation design engineer for multiple projects occurring concurrently (brownfield and greenfield projects).
• Five (5) or more years of experience in utility substation design as outlined above.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Word.
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in Canada without the need for work sponsorship.
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach others in a high-paced design project environment.
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• Professional license (P.Eng) or P.L. (Eng.) a plus.
• Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) a plus.
• Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech).
  
  

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• RRSP
• Corporate Wellness Program
  
  

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.