City : Calgary

Category : Yearly Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

• Pay Rate: $130k-$170k/year.
• Location: Calgary, AB
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

• Design and authenticate outdoor substation packages (ampacity diagrams, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, grounding, control & power cable layouts, control building electrical design) for 25kV–240kV systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design compliance.
• Perform calculations and studies: grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC load studies, transformer & battery sizing, insulation coordination, rigid bus studies.
• Conduct MV cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP.
• Develop equipment and apparatus specifications aligned with project requirements.
• Review vendor documentation and drawings for constructability, operability, and compliance.
• Maintain bills of materials for substation outdoor installations.
• Review engineered outputs to confirm adherence to project scope and client requirements.
• Support site construction and commissioning activities as needed.
• Collect, interpret, and organize engineering and vendor data for projects.
• Resolve technical and project issues by interfacing with senior personnel.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on design practices.
• Contribute to maintaining and updating internal engineering standards and work practices.

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Eligible for registration with APEGA.
• 6–10 years’ experience in electrical substation design.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of electrical theory, mathematics, and Canadian codes (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC).
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.