Senior Substation Engineer - Protection & Control

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Calgary, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ENTRUST Canada is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Calgary to support the substation protection & control design group. We offer a dynamic work environment with a highly experienced technical team, where you will be offered guidance and hands on training and continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

Requirements

• Proven track record in protection & control design of high voltage facilities.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide spectrum of clients.
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and registered as an active member with APEGA.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.
• Experience in the utility industry

Nice To Haves

• 10-12 years experience working in utility substations
• Previous experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Protection and control design including logic, schematic, wiring diagrams for utility and renewable substations.
• Develop control building layout, P&C one line diagram, AC/DC schematics, control panel layout and wiring diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram.
• Review designs against applicable industry codes and standards as well as internal MHV standards.
• Create bill of materials, cable schedules, point assignments
• Work closely with other disciplines and coordination design between disciplines (SCADA, Telecom Ensure communications take place between Design, Construction, and Testing & Commissioning and layout)
• Prepare Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) and Engineering Design Specification (EDS) documents
• Prepare estimates, material take offs, scopes of work, and design packages.
• Prepare all relevant IFC drawings and engineering reports.
• Write construction scope of work and prepare IFC construction binders.
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Complete station As-Built drawings and project close out
• Act as Design lead on projects with guidance from Principal engineer
• Develop internal standards and procedures using IEEE and CSA standards.
• Provide technical guidance to the P&C design team
• Perform a project management role on engineering only projects.
• Track project progress for engineering activities to ensure budgets and schedules are met.
• Provide weekly updates to senior management regarding projects progress, budgets and resourcing.
• Provide on the job training for new hires and junior members of the team.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of client and industry standards.
• Oversee and review designs of projects to ensure technical requirements are met and perform quality checks.
• Identify and develop new tools and processes to increase working efficiency.
• Complete engineering and material cost estimates for bids/proposals.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with existing clients.
• Actively promote Safety in Design.
• Possibility of travel for site visits and to provide technical support during construction

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior