Substation Physical Engineer III

Role Summary

Please note, the salary advertised above is in USD. The CAD salary range for this role is approximately C $154,000 - C $192,000.

• Develop physical substation design packages for renewable energy substations and/or utility interconnections, including general arrangement drawings, plan/section/elevation views, equipment layouts, bus arrangements, and preliminary steel and foundation quantities.
• The role may support the development of substation structural steel and foundation drawings in alignment with the project structural engineers to maximize efficient design practices.
• Develop grounding, lightning protection, and conduit/raceway layouts as required.
• Translate utility interconnection requirements and client documentation into clear, actionable preliminary physical deliverables.
• Adapt designs in fast-paced development environments with limited or evolving information.
• Produce high-quality AutoCAD drawings and 3D substation models consistent with Revamp standards.
• Coordinate with protection & control, civil, structural, and power systems teams to deliver integrated design packages.
• Review subconsultant deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and schedule alignment.
• As needed, contribute to detailed, full-design physical tasks for other substation projects within the team.

• Support client interaction for multiple projects within a portfolio.
• Present design assumptions and respond to technical feedback.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for early-stage physical scope.
• Coordinate with project managers to align client deliverables.
• Ensure documentation aligns with utility interconnection requirements and client expectations.

• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria independently.
• Leverage experienced staff for clear design direction as needed.
• Formulate and solve complex substation physical design problems.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Identify opportunities to improve templates, workflows, and design efficiency.

• Develop work plans for assigned tasks.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced staff as appropriate.
• Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or greater in a related engineering discipline, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates without a 4-year degree may be considered for “Substation Designer III” role.
• 5+ years of relevant substation physical design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including 3D Design experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing:
• General arrangement drawings.
• Working knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and physical design standards.
• High level of independence paired with sound judgment to seek guidance when appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for client-facing discussions.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage fast-turn assignments.

• Advanced proficiency with 3D substation design tools such as Inventor, Bentley, Revit or similar.
• Experience with renewable energy interconnection substations.
• Transmission line design exposure (e.g., PLS-CADD) with a substation steel orientation.
• Prior client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
• Experience supporting both development and EPC delivery phases.
• Coding, scripting, or process automation experience (Python).
• Experience overseeing subconsultants or coordinating multi-discipline inputs.
• PE license or EIT certification.

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