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Electrical Designer - Substations

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Experience
1-3 years of experience in an electrical engineering or utility environment.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Electrical Designer (Substations)

Join Iconic Power Systems as an Electrical Designer and help deliver high-quality substation projects across Canada. In this role, you will support the design, estimation, and execution of utility and industrial substation projects, working closely with engineers, project managers, utilities, and clients to deliver safe, accurate, and constructible designs.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare substation design packages including:
  • Single Line Diagrams
  • Site Plans
  • Electrical Plans & Sections
  • Grounding Plans & Details
  • Conduit Plans & Details
  • Develop designs using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and other design software.
  • Analyze customer requirements, utility standards, and project specifications.
  • Prepare project estimates, material take-offs, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Coordinate with engineers, designers, drafters, utilities, vendors, and consultants.
  • Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and change management processes.
  • Participate in project meetings, site visits, and field support activities.
  • Resolve design issues during construction and provide ongoing project support.

What We're Looking For

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.

Experience

  • 1-3 years of experience in an electrical engineering or utility environment.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to prepare engineering drawings from sketches, standards, and design specifications.
  • Understanding of utility, substation, and high-voltage electrical systems.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
  • Understanding of applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or similar software is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of project budgeting, estimating, and change management processes.

Personal Characteristics

  • Safety - We go home safe every night. 
  • Integrity - Around here our word means something.  
  • Quality - Our quality stands on its own. 
  • Accountability- We provide solutions, not problems.         
  • Teamwork - Great people working together. 
  • Not afraid to approach difficult situations and dig in to find a solution. 
  • Self-motivated to make improvements and get tasks done on time. 
  • You have a calm demeanour and thrive in high-stress situations. You possess a nimble mind – You can think on your feet and resolve issues quickly. 

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work in both office and field environments.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project support.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. 

Why Join Iconic?

Iconic Power Systems is a leading Canadian power infrastructure company delivering engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance services across utility, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and substation markets. Join a growing team where you'll work on impactful projects that help power communities across Canada.

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Responsibilities

The Electrical Designer at Iconic Power Systems will draw substation design packages such as single line diagrams, site plans and grounding details. The role also builds estimates and material lists, coordinates with engineers and utilities, and helps resolve design issues during construction.

Requirements

Iconic Power Systems needs candidates with 1-3 years of electrical or utility experience and an engineering degree or electrical technology diploma. Candidates must understand substation and high-voltage systems and applicable codes, and should be able to work in both office and field settings.

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Bluebeam
  • Single line diagrams
  • Substation design
  • Grounding design
  • Conduit design
  • Electrical drafting
  • Material take-offs
  • Bill of materials
  • Project estimating
  • Budgeting
  • Change management
  • High-voltage systems
  • Utility standards
  • Codes and standards interpretation
  • Engineering drawings
  • Multidisciplinary coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Project scheduling

Categories

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • Electrical Designer
  • substation design
  • single line diagram
  • grounding design
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Bluebeam
  • electrical drafting
  • utility engineering
  • high-voltage systems
  • estimating
  • bill of materials
  • material take-off
  • project management
  • CAD
  • power infrastructure
  • transmission
  • distribution

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Bluebeam

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology

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