AtkinsRéalis

Substation Electrical Engineering Manager

AtkinsRéalis$125K — $171K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's degree is a plus.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in British Columbia or Alberta is required.
  • A minimum of 12 years of North American experience in Medium and High Voltage Substation design and engineering.
  • Strong working knowledge of substation design standards (CSA, IEEE, IEC) and utility standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, technical problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a diverse team of Electrical Engineers and Designers.
  • Provide technical oversight on electrical substation design and engineering.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients for technical collaboration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on High Voltage substation projects.
  • Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables meet budget and quality standards.
  • Identify new business opportunities and support business development efforts.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with a range of flexible benefits for health, wellbeing, and lifestyle needs.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development to enhance skills.
  • Hybrid working culture supporting work-life balance with generous time-off policies.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Substation Electrical Engineering Manager to join our highly skilled and rapidly growing team to oversee the delivery of complex substation projects within our portfolio in Western Canada. In this leadership role, you will manage a diverse team of Electrical Engineers and Designers and drive technical excellence and successful execution of substation related engineering activities from project conception to completion.

Your role

  • Team Leadership: Provide leadership and management of a team of Electrical Engineers and Designers, including work assignments and coordination, team mentoring and training, and resource development and management.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and supervision to the team on electrical substation design and engineering. Plan, organize, schedule and direct engineering activities for substation projects to ensure safe, efficient engineered solutions that comply with regulatory code requirements, utility standards, safety and quality standards, and industry best practices.
  • Client Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong client relationship and lead technical coordination and collaboration with key client representatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams and other Business Units to align planning and delivery of High Voltage (HV) substation projects.
  • Project Delivery Support: Monitor project progress and ensure engineering deliverables are prepared, reviewed and completed within budget, schedule, scope and quality standards.
  • Business Development Support: Understand market trends and clients’ needs, identify new business opportunities and support business development activities. Provide technical input and prepare estimated engineering labor hours for proposals.

About you

  • Education: A four-year undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University is required. Graduate (Masters) degree in Electrical Engineering is an asset.
  • Licensing: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia or Alberta is required.
  • Experience: Minimum 12 years of North American experience in Medium and High Voltage Substation design and engineering for greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge of substation design and engineering standards (including CSA, IEEE, IEC, and standards from major North American utilities), engineering processes for project execution, Project Management principles, tendering and contract management.
  • Skills: Excellent skills in verbal and written communication, technical problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making, and strategic planning and budgeting.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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