Substation Electrical Engineer at Actalent

Burns & McDonnell is an engineering consulting firm with offices in Canada and the US, they provide design and engineering services to various industries such as oil & gas, pulp & paper, power and food & beverage. They are currently seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to join their team in Calgary to support the substation group. The successful candidate will lead engineering and design activities for transmission and distribution substations up to 500 kV, overseeing projects from conceptual development through detailed design and construction support. This role includes client engagement, technical leadership, mentorship of junior engineering staff, equipment specification reviews, procurement support, and participation in commissioning activities. The position offers the opportunity to work on major utility infrastructure programs involving substation expansions, modernization initiatives, asset replacement programs, and grid reliability improvements. The leadership responsibilities associated with this role are project-based and focused on directing and coordinating project team members to achieve project objectives. This position does not include functional people management responsibilities such as performance management, career development, training, or oversight of a broader departmental team.

Skills

Electrical, Electrical engineering, High voltage, IFC, Issue For Construction, Substation, substation equipment, substation engineering, Electrical design, p&c

Top Skills Details

Electrical,Electrical engineering,High voltage,IFC,Issue For Construction,Substation,substation equipment,substation engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVES - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. - Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or immediately eligible for registration with EGBC or APEGA or willingness to get this certification - 10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years performing electrical design work. - Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution substations, power systems, and substation equipment up to 500 kV. - Brownfield substation upgrade experience. - Previous experience leading substation engineering projects, including coordination of engineering deliverables, technical reviews, and client interaction. - Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings, technical reports, equipment specifications, and vendor documentation. - Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and client-facing skills. - Equipment replacement projects involving: Power Transformers Circuit Breakers Switchgear Disconnect Switches Protection & Control Equipment Software Requirements Required / Preferred - ETAP - AutoCAD NICE TO HAVES - Experience supporting utility asset replacement or modernization programs. - Proposal development, estimating, and project planning experience. - Renewable energy and industrial power system experience. - Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, or construction support experience. SOFT SKILLS: Strong communication and confidence to be client facing, must be able to articulate themselves clearly and be concise Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $115.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.