Senior Substation Engineer

PHASOR Engineering Inc. is a dynamic Alberta based company specializing in engineering, design, and testing / commissioning of high voltage electrical facilities. Our focus is to incorporate the latest technological advances, such as IEC 61850, to provide the most cost-effective and efficient solutions to power system engineering. This focus allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from preliminary engineering through to the commissioning and startup.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical/Substation Engineer to join our engineering team on a full time basis. We offer a dynamic work environment with an extremely experienced technical team, where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.

Responsibilities:

- Complete and authenticate outdoor substation design packages for ampacity diagram, layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, ground grid, equipment/structure grounding details, control & power cable layouts, control building electrical design, for voltage levels ranging from 25kV to 240kV.

- Interface with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design conformance is accomplished.

- Complete calculations and studies to support the design, including grounding, lightning, lighting, AC/DC Load Studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, and rigid bus study.

- Complete MV cable ampacity calculations with CYMCAP.

- Develop equipment and apparatus specifications suitable for project application.

- Review vendor documentation and drawings to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with equipment specifications and design.

- Develop and maintain bill of materials for substation outdoor installation.

- Review engineered outputs to ensure compliance with project defined scopes and client requirements.

- Provide site construction and commissioning support when needed.

- Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data.

- Interface with senior personnel to resolve potential technical and project issues.

- Provide mentoring guidance and direction to junior members of the team.

- Assist in compiling and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices.

Qualifications:

- The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.

- Eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA).

- 6 - 10 years’ experience in electrical substation design.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential.

- Solid base knowledge of electrical theory and mathematics.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously.

- Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills.

- Working knowledge of relevant Canadian, Ontario and Alberta codes and standards (CEC, CSA, AEUC, OESC etc.) would be advantageous.

Phasor Engineering Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Benefits

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- RRSP match

- Vision care

- Wellness program