Electrical Substation Engineer

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Full time

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Substation Engineer to join our team of Power Delivery professionals in Western Canada. This is a full-time position with a regular schedule and competitive salary.

Company Overview

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) designs solutions to the world's greatest challenges. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: how can we make great things possible not only in our community, but around the world?

Job Description

The primary duties of the Electrical Substation Engineer include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects.

  • Understand physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lighting, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
  • Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring.
  • Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, lighting, AC/DC load studies, CT saturation, rigid bus analysis, etc.).
  • Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate design activities with other departments (civil/structural, networks, transmission line, etc.).
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed.
  • Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including one line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems control schematics, and wiring diagrams is required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
Estimated Salary

$90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) matching program.



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