Burns & McDonnell

Staff Substation Engineer (Calgary)

Burns & McDonnell • $95K — $115K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program with 4 years of substation engineering experience (consulting required)
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and 4 years of substation engineering experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred, or eligibility for licensure

Responsibilities

  • Support substation projects from conceptualization to completion
  • Prepare comprehensive substation design packages including various electrical studies
  • Develop essential substation calculations such as voltage drop and cable sizing
  • Create design sketches, specifications, and other required deliverables
  • Conduct field inspections for substation facilities
  • Assist in client presentations and communicate project status effectively
  • Identify and resolve project-related issues in collaboration with the project team

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Engagement with a variety of high-voltage substation projects
  • Support for license acquisition (P.Eng.)
  • Flexible work schedule
Full Job Description
Description

The Staff Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Substation Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
  • Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.
  • Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
  • Develops substation calculations, including, but not limited to, insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
  • Prepares design sketches, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
  • Applies intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
  • Supports field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
  • Researches and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
  • Supports client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
  • Identifies, communicates and supports the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
  • Works with the project lead to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
  • Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Performs design quality reviews.
  • Meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
  • Supports the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 4 years of substation engineering experience, consulting required.
  • Or, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and 4 years of substation engineering experience.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility to become licensed as a P.Eng., is preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 263388

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-TS #CAN N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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