Substation Engineer; Phasor Engineering

Position: Substation Engineer (Phasor Engineering)
Adecco is actively seeking an Substation Engineer (Phasor Engineering) to join our client's team in Calgary, AB. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of $130,000-$170,000 per year. The successful candidate will lead substation design projects, perform engineering studies, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

• Pay Rate: $130k-$170k/year.
• Location: Calgary, AB
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Design and authenticate outdoor substation packages (ampacity diagrams, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, grounding, control & power cable layouts, control building electrical design) for 25kV-240kV systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design compliance.
• Perform calculations and studies: grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC load studies, transformer & battery sizing, insulation coordination, rigid bus studies.
• Conduct MV cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP.
• Develop equipment and apparatus specifications aligned with project requirements.
• Review vendor documentation and drawings for constructability, operability, and compliance.
• Maintain bills of materials for substation outdoor installations.
• Review engineered outputs to confirm adherence to project scope and client requirements.
• Support site construction and commissioning activities as needed.
• Collect, interpret, and organize engineering and vendor data for projects.
• Resolve technical and project issues by interfacing with senior personnel.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on design practices.
• Contribute to maintaining and updating internal engineering standards and work practices.

Requirements:

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Eligible for registration with APEGA.
• 6-10 years' experience in electrical substation design.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of electrical theory, mathematics, and Canadian codes (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC).
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Don't miss out on this Substation Engineer position in Calgary, AB. Apply now and our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.