Intermediate Substation Engineer

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada ENTRUST Solutions Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us
Maskwa High Voltage (MHV) is an engineering consulting firm with offices in Calgary and Regina that provides design and engineering services to the electric power delivery industry. Our expertise includes all aspects of Transmission, Substation and Distribution systems for voltages ranging from 4160V to 500kV.

MHV is currently seeking an
Intermediate
Electrical Engineer
to join our team in Calgary to support the substation layouts design group. We offer a dynamic work environment with a highly experienced technical team, where you will be offered guidance and hands on training and continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare engineering cost estimates.
  • Select and write major equipment specifications for substation electrical equipment such as Power Transformers, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), circuit breakers, CT's, CVT's etc.
  • Interface with vendors, review and evaluate vendor bids, conduct technical evaluations and make recommendations.
  • Attend factory acceptance testing (FAT) for major equipment
  • Prepare Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) and Engineering Design Specification (EDS) documents.
  • Conduct detailed design of substation physical layout including equipment layouts, detail and elevations, cable and conduit routing, yard lighting etc.
  • Design station grounding using the CDEGS software and IEEE standards 80 & 81.
  • Design station lightning/shielding using the rolling sphere and 45oangle methods as per IEEE standard 998.Interface with P&C and civil/structural engineers to design to ensure synergy in design.
  • Carry out engineering calculations and prepare reports for conductor ampacities, design clearances and insulation coordination in accordance with industry and IEEE standards.
  • Perform power cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP,
  • Develop internal standards and procedures using IEEE and CSA standards.
  • Prepare all relevant IFC drawings and engineering reports.
  • Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for grounding, buswork, cable tray etc.
  • Write construction scope of work and prepare IFC construction binders.
  • Provide engineering support during construction.
  • Complete station As-Built drawings and project close out
  • Provide technical guidance to the substation layouts design team
  • Perform a project management role on engineering only projects.
  • Track project progress for engineering activities to ensure budgets and schedules are met.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven track record in physical layout design of high voltage facilities.
  • Minimum 5 years' work experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide spectrum of clients.
  • Sc. in Electrical Engineering and registered as an active member with APEGA.
  • Must have P.Eng. certification
  • Experience in the utility industry

Preferred

  • 5-7 years' experience working in utility substations
  • Previous experience leading a design team and mentoring junior engineers

Location
: Calgary, Alberta

What We Offer

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

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