Staff Electrical Engineer – Toronto

The Staff Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to develop design deliverables for new and modified high-voltage (13kV to 765kV) electrical power substation projects. The Staff Electrical Engineer will work with the project team through the design and construction process, adapting engineering plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. Supports substation projects from the conceptual phase through completion.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and developing substation design packages, including physical arrangement above and below grade, electrical studies such as grounding and lightning analysis, and lighting and security.
• Developing substation calculations, including insulation, AC station service, DC systems and battery sizing, voltage drop, cable sizing, and conduit fill.
• Preparing design sketches, equipment specifications, bill of materials, and other required deliverables.
• Applying intermediate knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and other industry and utility standards, guides, specifications and procedures.
• Supporting field inspections for substation facilities on public and private utility systems.
• Researching and compiling project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Supporting client presentations, reports, and visualizations to demonstrate technical results and project status.
• Identifying, communicating and supporting the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Working with the project lead to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Ensuring deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Performing design quality reviews.
• Meeting and corresponding with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
• Supporting the preparation of proposals and client presentations during the proposal process.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Complying with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 4 years of substation engineering experience, consulting required, or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and 4 years of substation engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility to become licensed as a P.Eng., is preferred.

Compensation: The expected compensation range for this position is $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually, in compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements. Final compensation will be based on education, qualifications, prior experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being. This includes extended health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellness initiatives. Eligible employees also participate in our Canadian Equity Participation Plan (CEPP) and retirement savings program.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, or family status.

Pay Transparency & Accessibility Statement: This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is not used in the screening or selection process for this role.