Substation Physical Design Engineer

The Opportunity

Our Power subsector, part 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, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in 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.

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer to join our National Electrical Team, located in one of our offices in Alberta. We are also open to candidates based in our Saskatoon or British Columbia offices.

What you can expect to do here

• Perform, mentor, and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high voltage utility substations.
• Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts, and equipment details.
• Perform calculations: Lightning Protection, Battery Sizing, AC Station Service Sizing, Conduit/Cable tray sizing, etc.
• Develop technical specifications and design criteria.
• Occasional travel required.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years of experience in utility substation design as outlined below.
• Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Proven experience taking a written design basis memorandum (DBM) or scope of work (SOW) and developing a detailed physical substation design and drawing package with minimal oversight, and cross-coordinating effectively with civil, P&C, and studies engineers.
• Previous experience in the role of substation design engineer for multiple projects occurring concurrently (brownfield and greenfield projects).
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach others in a high-paced design project environment.
• Professional license (P.Eng) or P.L. (Eng.) a plus.
• Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) a plus.
• Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech) also an asset.

Why choose WSP

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports work/life balance.
• We are a Canadian success story proud to represent Canada.
• We enhance the world around you – environment, highways, buildings, terrain – and are the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities and innovative culture.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce of genuinely good people doing important work.

About Us

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 globally. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic building design, sustainable transportation networks, innovative resource extraction, and renewable power sources for the future.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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 described in the job posting and interview, including working in remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

Employment Equity & Accessibility

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

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

Other Information

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services