Lead Substation Physical Engineer - Remote (Ontario, Canada)
Core
Lead the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects (69kV to 500kV) for electric utilities, focusing on physical layout, bus design, equipment selection, grounding, and constructability.
Role type
Senior IC substation physical engineer
Builds
High-voltage substation designs and engineering studies for electric utility clients
Domain
Power systems engineering / Electric utilities
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (substation design drawings, studies, and Bill of Materials)
Required skills
Substation physical design, Bus design, Equipment selection, Grounding design, Constructability review, Engineering studies (AC Load, Illumination, Lightning Shielding), Bill of Materials development, Vendor information interpretation, Industry code compliance (IEEE, NESC, NEC), QA/QC processes, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license, 3D modeling (Autodesk Inventor), Grounding studies (CDEGS), Illumination software (Agi32), Project management
Technologies
AutoCAD, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor, CDEGS, Agi32, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead design of substation one-line, three-line, general arrangement, and electrical detail drawings; Develop engineering studies for AC load, illumination, and lightning shielding; Coordinate with protection, controls, civil, and drafting disciplines; Mentor junior engineers and designers; Ensure compliance with utility standards and industry codes; Perform site visits and constructability reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential