Substation Physical Design Engineer, Power Delivery

WSP • Airdrie, AB

44d

About The Position

Build the Future With Us — Join a national team powering Canada’s energy
transformation. As an Intermediate Substation Physical Design Engineer, you’ll
design the infrastructure that keeps communities connected and supports the
growth of renewable energy across Western Canada. Based in one of our Western
Canadian offices in Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatoon, you’ll work
alongside specialists who set industry benchmarks for excellence.

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and
Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we
have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study
preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site
services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development
and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide
services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest
industry standards through innovation.

Requirements

• You bring 5–10 years of hands‑on experience designing substations from 15kV to 138kV, with exposure to 230–500kV considered an asset.
• You excel at transforming a design basis memorandum or scope of work into a complete, coordinated physical design package with minimal oversight.
• You’re comfortable leading multiple brownfield and greenfield projects in parallel while maintaining quality and accuracy..
• You’re experienced with MicroStation or AutoCAD, and exposure to BIM tools such as Inventor, P4A, or Primtech is an asset.
• You bring an engineering degree or technology diploma in Electrical Engineering, supported by a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation or interest in registering.
• You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and are driven by meaningful work that supports communities and energy resiliency.

Nice To Haves

• exposure to 230–500kV considered an asset.
• exposure to BIM tools such as Inventor, P4A, or Primtech is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform, the detailed design of medium to high voltage utility substations.
• Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts and equipment details.
• Perform calculations: Lightning Protection, Battery Sizing, AC Station Service Sizing, Conduit / Cable tray sizing, etc.
• Develop technical specifications and design criteria.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Benefits

• Proudly Canadian – We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here — we help you tailor your career to match your ambitions.
• Flexible work, real balance — we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree