Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 - Grid

Accountabilities • Prepare physical design drawings for high- and extra-high-voltage substations, including:

• Substation general arrangement drawings.

• Electrical equipment plans and section views/elevations.

• Detailed bills of material.

• Lightning stroke shielding plans.

• Grounding plans and related details.

• Conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details.

• Below-grade conduit and raceway plans.

• Control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, and grounding plans and sections.

• Interpret vendor documentation and incorporate relevant equipment information into design deliverables.

• Collaborate with engineers and other designers within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Conduct site walkdowns at client facilities to gather information and verify existing conditions.

• Apply client-specific engineering and drafting standards consistently across project work.

• Produce accurate, coordinated technical drawings that support project execution and construction requirements.

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in substation physical design.

• Associate degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma combined with at least two years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

• Strong ability to visualize components and spatial relationships in three dimensions without relying solely on computer models.

• Knowledge of design methods, tools, and principles used to develop technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Practical understanding of engineering science and technology, including the ability to translate equipment characteristics into technical design solutions.

Additional qualifications considered an asset:

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

• Experience working on high- and extra-high-voltage substation projects.

• Strong technical interpretation skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams and vendor documentation.

Important work authorization and eligibility conditions:

• Candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada, as work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

• The role may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information. Candidates must therefore be citizens of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Eligibility should be confirmed before applying.

Benefits:

• Annual compensation range of CAD $77,490–$118,387.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for eligible employees.

• Generous paid time off.

• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

• Full-time, regular employment.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and work-life balance.

• Opportunities to work on complex power infrastructure projects and collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.

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