Substation Electrical Engineer in Vancouver

Are you ready to electrify your career and help shape the grid of tomorrow? At Primary, we aren't just keeping the lights on; we are engineering the high voltage backbone of a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future. As a Substation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of powering communities, integrating innovative renewable technologies, and driving the transition toward a sustainable energy landscape.

If you are a forward-thinking engineer who thrives on technical challenges, dives in and solves complex real-world power challenges, loves working alongside cross-functional teams, and wants to see your designs come to life on a massive scale, your next big adventure starts here.

Reports to: Manager, Utility Operation / Team Lead

Location: BC, AB, SK, MB or ON: remote work arrangements may be considered

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage utility and private substations, serving as the primary technical authority.
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Design and specify substation systems and equipment, including bus configurations, grounding and lightning protection systems, transformers, breakers.
• Perform and review power system studies, including load flow, fault, arc-flash, voltage drop, grounding, insulation coordination, and equipment sizing analyses.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions through system modelling, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Manage the technical execution of projects, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Mentor and direct engineers, designers, and drafters to achieve project objectives and maintain technical excellence.
• Prepare project estimates, material take-offs, procurement documentation, and technical specifications.
• Build and maintain client relationships, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide technical leadership during vendor and contractor engagements.
• Support site visits, inspections, construction activities, testing, and commissioning to ensure safe and accurate implementation of designs.
• Maintain project documentation and contribute to a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performing engineering team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in electrical utility and/or power systems engineering.
• Experience in electric substation design, power utility engineering, or industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy, while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong English language skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop strong business relationships representing Primary in a professional manner.
• Class 5 driver's license.

Additional Assets:

• Be a self-starter and able to plan ahead and solve engineering problems.
• Good aptitude for business development, establishing new client contacts and developing collaborative relationships.
• Is a team player and supports professional development and knowledge sharing and supporting other team members including junior engineers/EITs, designers, and drafters.