Project Engineer - Substation

Qualus

$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or ability to register with EGBC.
  • 8-15 years of substation electrical experience in Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization.
  • North American power utility design experience is an asset.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. is an asset.
  • Experience interfacing design with structural and protection & control engineering disciplines.
  • Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is helpful.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, ANSI / IEEE.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering coordination on high voltage transmission and substation projects from conceptual design to construction.
  • Coordinate with various engineering teams to ensure timely progress of design deliverables.
  • Support project managers and discipline leaders in project execution.
  • Prepare construction specifications and project documentation.
  • Manage engineering costs and project schedules, resolving issues as they arise.
  • Review design documentation with the Owner's Engineer for compliance with project requirements.
  • Travel to site for coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability coverage
  • RRSP match and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave and Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

in our T&D business as a Project Engineer - Substation. This position can be in Calgary, AB or based out of our Vancouver BC office on a hybrid schedule. This role involves the technical coordination of high voltage substation projects from conception to construction. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and performing engineering coordination on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction
  • Coordinate with the electrical, civil, structural, telecom and protection & control engineer and designer teams to ensure the design and other project deliverables are progressing according to the time schedule
  • Support project managers and discipline leaders
  • Prepare construction specifications
  • Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents
  • Managing engineering costs and maintaining schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
  • Review design documentation with the Owner's Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project's requirements
  • Review of vendor documents against specifications
  • Coordinate with procurement team for ordering material and major electrical equipment
  • Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with the discipline leads to respond information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
  • Travel to site and liaising with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
  • Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
  • Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers
  • Fulfilling the duties of Professional Record for work within the field of practice when required
  • Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design
  • Working within assigned budgets and schedules


Minimum Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
  • North American power utility design experience is considered an asset
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset
  • 8-15 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization designing substations
  • Experience interfacing design with other substation engineering disciplines such as structural and protection & control
  • Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is considered an asset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, and ANSI / IEEE

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, RRSP match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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