Substation Electrical Designer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in an electrical engineering or utility environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and field environments.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project support.
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
Prepare substation design packages, estimates, material take-offs, and bills of materials using design software and applicable utility standards. Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders, support project planning and field activities, and resolve design issues during construction.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a diploma in electrical engineering technology, with 1–3 years of experience in an electrical engineering or utility environment. Candidates should understand utility, substation, and high-voltage systems, be able to prepare engineering drawings, and coordinate effectively across teams; experience with design software and project estimating is an asset.
Skills
- Substation Design
- Electrical Engineering Drawings
- Single Line Diagrams
- Site Plans
- Grounding Plans
- Conduit Plans
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Bluebeam
- Material Take-Offs
- Project Estimating
- Utility Standards
- High-Voltage Electrical Systems
- Project Coordination
- Budgeting and Change Management
- Problem-Solving
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Substation Design
- Electrical Design
- Utility Projects
- Industrial Substations
- Single Line Diagrams
- Site Plans
- Electrical Plans and Sections
- Grounding Plans
- Conduit Plans
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Bluebeam
- Utility Standards
- High-Voltage Electrical Systems
- Project Specifications
- Project Estimates
- Material Take-Offs
- Bills of Materials
- Project Planning
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Change Management
- Field Support
- Construction Support
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Engineering Drawings
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Power Infrastructure
- Transmission
- Distribution