Substation Power System Engineer

About CANEIL CANEIL is expanding its in-house electrical engineering team and is hiring a Substation Power Systems Engineer to support power system studies and detailed substation design projects. We are seeking candidates based in Calgary or Edmonton, with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements available depending on candidate location, project needs, and team requirements. We are looking for technically strong professionals who can produce accurate studies and design deliverables and work closely with engineers, project managers, designers, and other disciplines. Position Summary CANEIL is seeking a Substation Power Systems Engineer with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in power system studies for substation and industrial facilities. This role is well suited to candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering. The successful candidate will perform and support power system studies and substation protection and control (P&C) design packages for utility, industrial, renewable, and data centre projects. Key Responsibilities • Perform electrical power system studies for substation, data centre, industrial, solar, and wind farm projects. • Conduct engineering calculations such as short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, Arc Flash study, protection coordination and AC/DC voltage drop calculations. • Perform the engineering design, technical strategy, and delivery of HV and EHV substation projects for power utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centres. • Support substation studies and calculations, including AC auxiliary system sizing, battery sizing, and voltage drop. • Provide construction support and interdisciplinary coordination. Qualifications • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering. • At least 5 years of experience in power system studies related to substation and industrial facilities. • Experience using SKM or ETAP software to perform short-circuit studies, protection coordination, voltage drop, and arc flash studies. • Strong technical verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical literature. • Strong preference for a P.Eng license, or eligibility to obtain a P.Eng license in any province. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with HV and EHV substation projects for power utilities. • Experience supporting the interconnection of renewables (solar, wind, and battery storage) and data centres. • Experience with arc flash studies and protection coordination. • Familiarity with utility standards and multidisciplinary project teams. Why Join CANEIL • Work on technically meaningful substation and power system projects for utility, industrial, renewable, and data centre clients. • Grow your career within an expanding in-house electrical engineering team. • Full-time permanent or contract opportunities available. • Flexible work location — Calgary or Edmonton, with remote, hybrid, or in-person schedules, subject to project and team requirements. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary of $100,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and designation; contract rates available for contract engagements. • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including extended health care, dental coverage, RRSP matching, paid vacation, etc. How to Apply • To apply, please submit your resume and/cover letter directly through LinkedIn. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The Substation Power Systems Engineer will perform electrical power system studies and support substation protection and control design packages. Responsibilities include conducting engineering calculations and providing construction support.

Candidates must have a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in power system studies. Experience with SKM or ETAP software and a strong preference for a P.Eng license are also required.

• Extended Health Care • Dental Coverage • RRSP Matching • Paid Vacation

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• Power System Studies
• Substation Design
• Electrical Engineering
• Short-Circuit Analysis
• Load Flow Analysis
• Arc Flash Study
• Protection Coordination
• HV Substation Projects
• EHV Substation Projects
• Battery Sizing
• Voltage Drop Calculations
• Technical Communication
• SKM Software
• ETAP Software
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Construction Support

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Jan 4, 2027