Electrical Project Engineer - Substation Details | Family of Companies

Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Date:
Jun 11, 2026

Location:

Markham, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
Yes

Full time/Part time:
Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead Role, providing project coordination, guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects.
• Support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).
• Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one line/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs.
• Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs.
• Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities and activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Present proposals, designs and project activities.
• Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.
• Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

• Continue developing knowledge and provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes and B&V policies. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Apply B&V quality program requirements to assigned tasks and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and make recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Manage budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects and communicate them to the project team.
• Act as a technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.
• Mentor lower level professionals and identify successors for role training.
• Assist with resource management strategy and manage engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.
• Ensure policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for the work group.
• Approve timesheets and expense reports.

• High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls.
• Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects.
• QA/QC Reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks.
• Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads and Project Managers.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) License.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program in the home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below:
Province of Ontario: 126,.

Health, life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off, financial programs and the possibility of a performance-based bonus.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.