Senior Substation Engineer

Job Description

Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed design and engineering of greenfield and brownfield substation projects, including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and ancillary systems
  
• Perform electrical studies, equipment specifications, technical reports, and design packages for new installations, upgrades, or expansions
  
• Prepare and review design documents, drawings (SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams), and construction packages
  
• Coordinate with other disciplines (civil, structural, telecom, SCADA, etc.) to ensure integrated and constructible designs
  
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers, review work for quality and technical accuracy
  
• Support project managers in estimating, scheduling, procurement, and client communication
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes (CSA, IEEE, NEC, NESC), utility standards, and safety regulations
  
• Conduct site visits for design validation, commissioning support, and construction review
  
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies throughout project lifecycle
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience in substation engineering, including high-voltage design
  
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration with APEGA
  
• Strong knowledge of substation systems, including transformers, breakers, relays, protection schemes, and grounding
  
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, CYME, or similar tools)
  
• Experience with utility standards and regulatory requirements in Alberta
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
  
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to site locations as required
  

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement savings
  
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development
  
• Flexible work environment (office, remote, or hybrid)
  
• A collaborative team culture committed to innovation and sustainability
  

Partner Staffing is Bringing Talent to Business. With an experienced and dedicated recruitment team, we open doors to opportunities that you may not otherwise know about. We are specialists in the field of providing high quality individuals to the Oil & Gas sector, Engineering/Procurement/Construction, and Utilities industries. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we might be able to promote your career!!

Requirements
Key Responsibilities: Lead detailed design and engineering of greenfield and brownfield substation projects, including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and ancillary systems Perform electrical studies, equipment specifications, technical reports, and design packages for new installations, upgrades, or expansions Prepare and review design documents, drawings (SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams), and construction packages Coordinate with other disciplines (civil, structural, telecom, SCADA, etc.) to ensure integrated and constructible designs Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers, review work for quality and technical accuracy Support project managers in estimating, scheduling, procurement, and client communication Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes (CSA, IEEE, NEC, NESC), utility standards, and safety regulations Conduct site visits for design validation, commissioning support, and construction review Interface with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies throughout project lifecycle Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset) Minimum 8 years of experience in substation engineering, including high-voltage design Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration with APEGA Strong knowledge of substation systems, including transformers, breakers, relays, protection schemes, and grounding Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, CYME, or similar tools) Experience with utility standards and regulatory requirements in Alberta Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven leadership, problem-solving, and project coordination skills Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to site locations as required