Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Senior Substation Electrical Engineer - (181244)

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?

HDR is currently seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Western Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Senior Substation Electrical Engineer include responsibility for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned and is an experienced, competent engineer who generally understands and can complete all technical requirements of projects of moderate to high complexity.

Specific duties include:

• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to junior and mid-level team members on moderate to highly complex projects.
• Performs QC reviews for work performed by junior and mid-level engineers and/or designers.
• Works with other senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Will also be responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as-needed basis.
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and/or Designers.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of substation design experience required, both indoor and outdoor experience preferred.
• Experience developing design specifications, studies, reports, and analysis related to substation design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Experience using electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower, CDEGS, and WinIGS.
• Experience developing technical standards and best practices.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient 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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost 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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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