Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

HDR is seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

• Develop and review engineering deliverables, including studies, drawings, calculations, and specifications for complex substation projects.
• Assign tasks and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level team members.
• Perform quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to build specialized expertise and stay current with industry practices.
• Contribute to technical papers and presentations showcasing HDR’s capabilities.
• Mentor, train, and supervise EITs and designers as needed.
• Support cross-team QC reviews to maintain company and client standards.

• Minimum of 8 years of substation design experience, both indoor and outdoor.
• Experience developing design specifications, studies, reports, and analysis related to substation design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Experience using electrical design software such as SKM Power Tools, ETAP, Easy Power, CDEGS, and WinIGS.
• Experience developing technical standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The pay range for Vancouver, BC is $110,000 – $166,000.

Primary

Location:

Canada, Alberta, Calgary.

Other Locations: Canada, Ontario, Richmond Hill;
Canada, Saskatchewan;
Canada, Ontario, Burlington;
Canada, Ontario, Toronto;
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver.

Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Engineering
Job Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026

HDR is an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.