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Substation Physical Design Engineer, Power Delivery

Job in Airdrie, Alberta, P4B, Canada
Listing for: WSP Canada
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position
Intermediate Substation Physical Design Engineer

Location
Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatoon, Western Canada

Overview
Design and deliver detailed physical design packages for medium to high voltage utility substations, supporting Canada’s renewable energy expansion.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design of medium to high voltage substations.

Develop one‑line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts, and equipment details.

Execute calculations for lightning protection, battery sizing, AC station service sizing, conduit and cable tray sizing, and related parameters.

Create technical specifications and design criteria.

Occasionally travel as required.

Qualifications

5–10 years of hands‑on experience designing substations from 15 kV to 138 kV; experience with 230–500 kV considered an asset.

Ability to transform a design basis memorandum or scope of work into a complete, coordinated physical design package with minimal oversight.

Experience leading multiple brownfield and greenfield projects concurrently while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Proficiency with Micro Station or AutoCAD; exposure to BIM tools such as Inventor, P4A, or Primtech is an asset.

Engineering degree or technology diploma in Electrical Engineering and a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation, or intent to register.

Strong collaborative skills and a drive to support communities and energy resiliency.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements that support work/life balance.

Career development opportunities within a global professional services firm.

Support for employees to bring authentic selves to work and collaborate across disciplines.

Compensation

(AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT) → 85,100 – 112,800 CAD

(MB & ON) → 77,700 – 107,000 CAD

(NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC) → 76,900 – 102,100 CAD

Equal Opportunity Employer & EEO Statement
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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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