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Electrical Substation Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Role Description The Electrical Substation Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC. This role involves designing and reviewing electrical substation layouts, single-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and equipment specifications. The engineer collaborates with project managers, civil and structural engineers, and utility clients to develop technical solutions, prepare cost estimates, and support project planning. Daily tasks include performing power system studies, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and preparing detailed design documentation and reports. The engineer also supports construction activities with technical clarification, participates in site visits and inspections, and contributes to continuous improvement of design tools and processes.
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills in electrical power systems, including substation design, protection and control, and power system studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit, protection coordination).
- Proficiency with relevant engineering software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation, power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, CYME, or similar), and general office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of applicable standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, IEC, CSA, utility and safety regulations) and ability to apply them to substation engineering projects.
- Effective project coordination skills, including planning, scheduling, managing deliverables, and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical documents, reports, and client correspondence.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; eligibility for professional engineering licensure (P.Eng.) in British Columbia or the ability to obtain it within a reasonable time frame.
- Experience in utility, transmission, or distribution projects and previous work on high-voltage substations is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work safely, perform site visits, interpret field conditions, and support construction and commissioning activities.
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Responsibilities
Design and review substation layouts, single-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, equipment specifications, and related technical documentation; perform power system studies and prepare cost estimates. Coordinate with project managers, engineering disciplines, and utility clients, while supporting project planning, construction, site inspections, and continuous improvement of design processes.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required, along with eligibility for professional engineering licensure in British Columbia or the ability to obtain it within a reasonable time. Candidates should have power systems and substation engineering knowledge, familiarity with relevant software and standards, strong coordination and communication skills, and the ability to support safe site and construction activities; utility or high-voltage substation experience is an asset.
Skills
- Substation Design
- Electrical Power Systems
- Protection And Control
- Power System Studies
- Load Flow Analysis
- Short-Circuit Analysis
- Protection Coordination
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- ETAP
- CYME
- Knowledge Of IEEE, IEC, And CSA Standards
- Project Coordination
- Technical Documentation
- Site Inspections
- Construction And Commissioning Support
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Consulting
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Electrical Substation Engineering
- Substation Layouts
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Protection And Control Schematics
- Equipment Specifications
- Electrical Power Systems
- Load Flow Studies
- Short-Circuit Studies
- Protection Coordination
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- ETAP
- CYME
- IEEE Standards
- IEC Standards
- CSA Standards
- Utility Regulations
- Safety Regulations
- Cost Estimates
- Project Planning
- Project Coordination
- Technical Documentation
- Construction Support
- Site Inspections
- Commissioning
- High-Voltage Substations
- Transmission
- Distribution
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)