Substation Program & Team Leader
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead MV/HV and substation engineering delivery, owning complete design packages from conceptual through IFC for grid interconnections, DER/BESS integration, and protection systems. Perform technical studies including load flow, short-circuit, and fault analysis while ensuring compliance with OESC, NEC, IEEE, and utility standards. Manage program strategy, P&L ownership, and bid/no-bid decisions to optimize profitability and backlog. Mentor engineering staff and serve as technical lead for EPCs, utilities, and clients across North American markets. Requires 7+ years of experience, P.Eng or PE license, and ability to travel to the U.S. for this senior leadership role.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- 7+ years in MV/HV, substation, protection & control, or grid-interconnection engineering
- Strong experience producing and owning full engineering design packages (concept → IFC) for EPCs, utilities, and Owner's Engineers
- Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, IPPs, ISOs/RTOs, or consulting engineering organizations
- Deep proficiency in MV/HV power systems, substation engineering, protection & control, SCADA/communications (IEC-61850, Modbus, DNP3), and grid interconnection
- Strong capabilities in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP (or equivalent), and standard office software
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian and U.S. standards: OESC, CEC, NEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements
- Ability to lead engineering execution while balancing scope, schedule, and cost
- Strong communication and client-facing skills with the ability to represent technical decisions clearly
- Proven ability to mentor staff, collaborate across teams, and support business development
- Valid passport
Desired Qualifications
- P.Eng (Canada) and/or U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Advanced training in power systems, power systems, protection & control, HV/MV design, DER, or renewable energy
- U.S. project experience (NESC, NEC, utility interconnection, IEEE)
- Experience integrating DER/BESS into MV/HV systems
- Demonstrated financial awareness, including budgeting, cost tracking, or program-level P&L involvement
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