Substation Electrical Engineer

Substation Electrical Engineer

Location

Canada

Secondary Locations

Job Code

18358

# of openings

1

Substation Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving the goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.

Perform the detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to:

One-line diagrams

Schematics

Wiring diagrams

SCADA

Communications

Station physical layouts

Sections/Elevations

Cable and conduit plans and details

Ground grid design and details

Foundation plans and details

Structural plans and details

Control enclosure design and details

Lightning protection plans

Yard lighting plans

Bills of Materials

Site visits

Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.

Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.

Occasional travel.

Required Education/Experience

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option.

Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on.

The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.

Desired Education/Experience

Experience with electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design (Electrical, Protection & Controls)

P.Eng or eligible for P.Eng in BC

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.