Substation High Voltage Engineer

Matchbox Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Substation High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join their Winnipeg office. This role sits within the Power team and focuses on electrical substation, commercial, and industrial high-voltage design projects.

This position plays a key role in the successful delivery of projects and requires strong technical capability, collaboration, and communication skills. It is well suited for an engineer looking to deepen their expertise in power systems while continuing to grow their professional career.

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Key Responsibilities

• Electrical design of high-voltage electrical substations, including:

  • Grounding studies and designs using CDEGS

  • Field measurements for grounding studies, including soil resistivity and fall-of-potential testing

  • Protection and control design, including schematics, wiring, panel layouts, control building layouts, cable schedules, and bills of materials

  • Physical design of switchyard equipment, considering required clearances, connections, layouts, sections, details, and materials

• Perform arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies using ETAP and/or EasyPower

• Deliver high-voltage services and designs for industrial and commercial facilities, including:

  • Medium and high-voltage emergency power systems

  • Utility coordination

  • Feeder specifications, routing, duct bank design, and cable pull calculations

  • Layouts and details supporting constructability and interdisciplinary coordination

• Work closely with project managers and project teams to support on-time project delivery

• Coordinate with clients and contractors and respond to technical inquiries as required

• Provide technical and administrative support throughout all project phases

• Support the development and maintenance of client relationships

• Coordinate with internal production teams to ensure quality and timely delivery

• Train and mentor junior staff

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Qualifications, Experience & Education

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from a Canadian institution or one recognized by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)

  • Specialization in electrical power systems is considered an asset

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a professional engineer or engineer-in-training, including at least 2 years as a Professional Engineer

• Direct experience in substation design

• Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience working directly with clients is considered an asset

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Required Skills & Technical Abilities

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CDEGS, ETAP, and/or EasyPower

• Experience performing grounding system impedance measurements and/or soil resistivity testing

• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and National Codes of Canada

• Strong ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and thorough in approach

• Strong time-management and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Collaborative mindset with a team- and client-focused approach

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and dependable

• Valid Manitoba driver’s licence

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com