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Senior Substation Design EngineerWSP Canada • Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Senior Substation Design Engineer

Senior Substation Design Engineer

WSP Canada • Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity :

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer to join our National Power Delivery Team, located in one of our offices in Alberta . We are also open to candidates based out of our offices in Saskatchewan or British Columbia.

Join WSP as a Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer and help power the future!

In this role, you'll take on challenging and impactful projects, leading the electrical design of electric substations for medium and high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnections. You'll apply industry codes and standards to create innovative, reliable solutions-producing physical layouts, plan and elevation views, grounding, conduit and cable trough plans, and detailed construction documents. From equipment specifications to bills of materials, your work will set the foundation for safe and efficient energy systems. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure milestones are met and expectations exceeded. At WSP, you'll be part of a dynamic, highly experienced team committed to delivering exceptional engineering services and shaping a sustainable energy future.

Be involved in projects with our Power Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges!

Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAreWSP #ERIcareersWSP #ERIcarrièresWSP

What you can expect to do here :

  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations.
  • One-line diagrams, , conduit and cable sizing / routing, substation physical layouts, general arrangements, elevation views, grounding design, lightning design and calculations, developing design criteria document, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
  • Occasional travel will be required.
  • What you'll bring to WSP :

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent, from an accredited university.
  • Must have Professional license (P.Eng) or P.L. (Eng.) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Ten (10) or more years experience in utility substation design as outlined below.
  • Strong experience with 15kV through 240kV substation design and IEEE / ANSI standards.
  • Proven 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.
  • Strong experience in the role of design engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently.
  • EHV Substation design experience desired.
  • Experience managing projects and leading multi-disciplined teams an asset.
  • Cost estimating and scheduling experience desired.
  • Compensation :

    BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU : $114,600 - $151,800

    MB & ON : $104,500 - $143,900

    Atlantic Provinces & QC : $103,500 - $137,400

    Disclosure :

    The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

    WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

    We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

    At WSP :

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  • Please Note :

    Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

    Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

    WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

    WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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