Electrical Stations Engineer
$114,600–$151,800 year
HybridTrail, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Serve as Engineer of Record for electric substation projects, guiding design technologists and producing detailed designs, material lists, and IFC packages. Act as the client's Owner's Engineer, ensuring external consultants meet scope, standards, and project timelines. Apply advanced engineering calculations and technical analysis to high-impact design decisions while managing a diverse portfolio of major, moderate, and minor station projects. Mentor junior engineers, provide real-time construction support, and troubleshoot field issues. Lead engineering project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk assessments. Oversee engineering closeout activities and contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing. This secondment opportunity places you within a major Utilities client to support the delivery of complex power infrastructure that keeps communities connected and resilient.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineering designation (EGBC)
- 8+ years of experience in electric substation design, power utility engineering, or industrial electrical infrastructure
- Deep understanding of transmission, distribution, and station equipment, design standards, and utility practices
- Experience working within a utility environment or delivering client embedded engineering support
- Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, MS Office, Primavera, SharePoint, and engineering software such as CDGES, CymeTCC, ETAP, Polywater, or equivalents
- Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple complex projects and deliver highquality work
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, construction support, and operational coordination
- Must be based in Trail, BC
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