Substation Physical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada WSP in Canada Full time

Substation Physical Design Engineer WSP’s Power subsector supports client projects from coast to coast. We develop technical studies, project management, detailed design and site services for new and rehabilitation projects. Our team aligns with the highest industry standards through innovation. Job Description We are looking for a Substation Physical Design Engineer to join our National Electrical Team in Alberta. Candidates based in Saskatchewan or British Columbia are also welcome. In this role you’ll design electric substations for medium and high‑voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnections. You’ll apply industry codes and standards to create reliable solutions, producing physical layouts, plan and elevation views, grounding analyses, conduit and cable trough plans, and detailed construction documents. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet milestones and exceed expectations. What you can expect to do Perform and mentor the detailed design of medium to high voltage utility substations. Develop one‑line diagrams, general arrangements, elevation views, conduit and cable routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts and equipment details. Calculate Lightning Protection, Battery Sizing, AC Station Service Sizing, Conduit / Cable tray sizing, etc. Develop technical specifications and design criteria. Travel occasionally. What you’ll bring to WSP Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma. 5 to 10 years of experience in utility substation design. Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards. Proven design of a written design basis memorandum (DBM) or scope of work (SOW) into a detailed physical substation design package with minimal oversight. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects (brownfield and greenfield). Professional license (P.Eng) or P.L. (Eng.) is a plus. Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design is a plus. Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) is a plus. Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech) is an asset. About WSP WSP is a leading global professional services firm dedicated to future‑proofing cities and environments. We employ over 65,000 team members worldwide. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are engaged in environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic building design, sustainable transportation, and renewable power development. Health & Safety – Core Value Comply with WSP’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies at all times. Safety‑sensitive positions requiring fieldwork may have specific physical task requirements. EEO & Accessibility WSP is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations as needed. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full policy details are available on request. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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