At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Western Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Substation Electrical Engineer, you will be directly responsible for developing and producing detailed engineering deliverables for high-voltage electric utility projects, from 12 kV to 500 kV transmission substations. You will actively design and document all aspects of substation systems for both greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, and cross-discipline coordination throughout the project lifecycle.Specific duties of the Substation Electrical Engineer include:

Develop engineering deliverables, general arrangements, grounding, raceways, AC/DC systems, protection one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay panel layoutsPerform technical studies, grounding, CT saturation, bus ampacity, lighting, and load flowPrepare equipment specifications and review vendor documentationSupport factory acceptance testing (FAT) and technical evaluationsContribute to scopes, schedules, and budgetsDeliver complete, accurate, and on-time design packagesProactively identify and mitigate design risksWork closely with civil, structural, telecom, and line design teamsParticipate in design reviews and client coordination meetingsCommunicate effectively with project managers, stakeholders, and vendorsMentor junior engineers and designersReview and approve design work for technical accuracySupport procurement, construction, commissioning, and field activitiesContribute to continuous improvement of standards and workflowsPreferred Qualifications A minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design is required. Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including one line diagrams, general arrangements, sections, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems control schematics, and wiring diagrams is required.Previous consulting firm experience desired.Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. Some travel may be required.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licensePrevious experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver is $76,000 - $109,000.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.