Job Description
Substation Engineer
Design and deliver reliable transmission and distribution substations. Lead utility advancing grid reliability and infrastructure modernization.
Our client is a leading utility and power delivery organization focused on modernizing and expanding electrical infrastructure across transmission and distribution networks. They provide reliable energy solutions through investment in grid resiliency, renewable integration, and substation development, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale projects that support critical energy demands.
Job Description
- Design high-voltage substations ranging from distribution to transmission voltage levels.
- Develop physical layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding plans, and equipment arrangements.
- Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
- Perform power system studies, including short-circuit, grounding, load flow, and protection coordination analyses.
- Select and specify substation equipment including transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, CTs, PTs, and bus systems.
- Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & controls, and construction teams.
- Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management activities.
- Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and energization phases.
- Conduct site visits and field inspections to ensure design compliance and project quality.
- Ensure designs comply with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, and utility standards.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational and maintenance issues.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 3+ years of experience in substation engineering or power delivery projects.
- Knowledge of electrical power systems, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
- Experience with substation physical design and electrical calculations.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, or similar engineering software.
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $140,000 annually.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Hybrid office and field-based work environment.
- Travel to project sites, substations, and client locations as needed.
- Ability to work safely in industrial and outdoor settings.
Interested? Apply today
Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-082026-7086479
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D
Industry: Energy & Natural Resources
Where: Vancouver
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Lauren Just
Job Reference: JN-082026-7086479
Job Nature: Hybrid working
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Vancouver, Washington |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- Bentley MicroStationunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Controlunmatched
- Construction Engineeringunmatched
- Construction Supportunmatched
- Electrical Designunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
- Electrical Power Transmissionunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Engineering Softwareunmatched
- High Voltage (HV)unmatched
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Industry Standardsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- National Electrical Codeunmatched
- Power Engineeringunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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