OverviewAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities and consider our impact on the world.As part of HDR's Power sector, youll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. HDRs engineers and scientists have led grid transformation for more than a century, from large data centers to modernizing transmission systems. Youll work alongside experts to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems that help communities thrive and industries expand.This role focuses on substation projects and is located in the Power market. Its an opportunity to drive infrastructure forward and power innovation while leaving your mark on our energy future. ResponsibilitiesDevelops and reviews engineering deliverables, including studies, drawings, calculations, and specifications for complex substation projects.Assigns tasks and provides technical directions to junior and mid-level team members.Performs quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.Collaborates with senior engineers to build specialized expertise and stay current with industry practices.Contributes to technical papers and presentations showcasing HDRs capabilities.Mentors, trains, and supervises EITs and Designers as needed.Supports cross-team QC reviews to maintain company and client standards.Preferred QualificationsA minimum of 8 years of substation design experience, indoor and outdoor experience.Experience developing design specifications, studies, reports, and analysis related to substation design.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Previous consulting firm experience.Experience using electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, CDEGS, and WinIGS.Experience developing technical standards.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering.A minimum of 10 years of experience.Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).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).Active participation in HDRs employee-owned culture.What We BelieveHDR is our company. We build on each others life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, builds organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all contribute to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.We offer eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster belonging and engagement. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Benefits and CompensationWe provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. For full-time regular positions, these benefits apply; temporary and part-time roles have limited benefits. The pay range for Vancouver, BC is CAD 110,000 CAD 166,000.Job DetailsPrimary Location: CanadaAlbertaCalgaryOther Locations: CanadaBritish ColumbiaVancouver; CanadaSaskatchewanIndustry: PowerSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: Transmission/Distribution EngJob Posting: Jan 23, 2026ComplianceAt HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information:
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Senior Substation Electrical Engineer