Electrical Substation Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Electrical Substation Engineer executing detailed design projects and delivering quality engineering solutions. Overseeing all technical aspects of substation design and ensuring project specifications are met.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeLa Prairie • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$105,300 - CA$155,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for all aspects of HV/EHV substation design
Prepare high-voltage equipment specifications and issue material purchase requisitions
Participate in the development of engineering schedules; monitor and control deliverables
Lead design reviews and gate reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum five (5) years of experience in HV and EHV substation design within the renewable energy or utility sectors
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Canada and willingness to act as the Responsible Engineer
Bilingual in French and English with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including internationally, and to comply with all company travel and tax policies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV substation designEHV substation designhigh-voltage equipment specificationsengineering schedulesdesign reviewsgate reviews

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) license