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Substation EngineerAdecco Canada • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Substation Engineer
Adecco Canada • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
20 hours ago
Salary
CA$130,000.00–CA$170,000.00 yearly
Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Quick Apply
Job description
Adecco is actively seeking an Substation Engineer to join our client's team in Calgary, AB. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of $130,000-$170,000 per year. The successful candidate will lead substation design projects, perform engineering studies, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.
- Pay Rate: $130k-$170k/year.
- Location: Calgary, AB
- Job type: Permanent | Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Design and authenticate outdoor substation packages (ampacity diagrams, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, grounding, control & power cable layouts, control building electrical design) for 25kV-240kV systems.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design compliance.
- Perform calculations and studies: grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC load studies, transformer & battery sizing, insulation coordination, rigid bus studies.
- Conduct MV cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP.
- Develop equipment and apparatus specifications aligned with project requirements.
- Review vendor documentation and drawings for constructability, operability, and compliance.
- Maintain bills of materials for substation outdoor installations.
- Review engineered outputs to confirm adherence to project scope and client requirements.
- Support site construction and commissioning activities as needed.
- Collect, interpret, and organize engineering and vendor data for projects.
- Resolve technical and project issues by interfacing with senior personnel.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on design practices.
- Contribute to maintaining and updating internal engineering standards and work practices.
Requirements:
- Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.
- Eligible for registration with APEGA.
- 6-10 years' experience in electrical substation design.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Solid knowledge of electrical theory, mathematics, and Canadian codes (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC).
- Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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