Intermediate Substation Engineer

At Phasor, we're focused on the big picture and the small details.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, we provide engineering and design services across transmission & distribution, substations, protection & control, geomatics, civil & structural design, telecommunications, panel fabrication, and the testing and commissioning of medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

Be part of a team that delivers projects from conceptual engineering and detailed design through construction support, commissioning, and startup. Built on technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and quality, we take on complex challenges together.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Substation to join our growing engineering team.

In this role, you will support the design and engineering of high-voltage substation projects, contributing to all phases of project execution from concept development and detailed design through construction support, commissioning, and startup.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working alongside experienced engineers, and building your expertise across a variety of utility and industrial projects, this role offers meaningful work, diverse project exposure, and opportunities for continued professional growth. #phasorinclusive

What You'll Do

• Prepare and develop outdoor substation design packages for voltage levels ranging from 25 kV to 240 kV, including layouts, plot plans, bus elevations, grounding systems, cable layouts, and control building electrical design
• Perform engineering calculations and studies, including grounding, lightning protection, lighting, AC/DC load studies, station service transformer and battery bank sizing, insulation coordination, rigid bus studies, and MV cable ampacity calculations using CYMCAP
• Support the development of equipment, apparatus, and material specifications
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements
• Develop and maintain bills of materials for substation projects
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support integrated project delivery
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning activities
• Collect, organize, and interpret project engineering and vendor information
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
• Resolve technical issues and support project teams in delivering high-quality engineering solutions

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian professional engineering association
• 4-8 years of high-voltage substation engineering experience
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and power system design principles
• Experience with outdoor substation design and engineering deliverables
• Familiarity with construction support and commissioning activities
• Working knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, including CEC, CSA, AEUC, and OESC
• Experience with CYMCAP or similar engineering analysis software is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple priorities

Expected annual salary: $100,000-$140,000 (actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and current market conditions).

At Phasor, we're focused on the big picture and the small details. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, we provide engineering and design services across transmission & distribution, substations, protection & control, ge...

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian professional engineering association
• 4-8 years of high-voltage substation engineering experience
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and power system design principles
• Experience with outdoor substation design and engineering deliverables
• Familiarity with construction support and commissioning activities
• Working knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards, including CEC, CSA, AEUC, and OESC
• Experience with CYMCAP or similar engineering analysis software is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple priorities