Senior Electrical Engineers & Designers - Substations

ABOUT CANEIL

CANEIL is continuing to expand its in-house electrical engineering team to support a growing portfolio of transmission, utility, industrial, renewable energy, and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout Canada and the United States.

We are seeking experienced Senior Electrical Engineers and Designers to join our substation engineering team in one of three core areas: Power System Studies & Modeling, Substation Physical Design, and Substation Protection & Control. Successful candidates will lead technical work within their specialty, review deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, and mentor junior personnel.

CANEIL offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and in-office options, depending on candidate location, project requirements, and team needs. Our primary offices are located in Edmonton, Alberta, and the Houston, Texas area.

OPEN ROLES

• Senior Electrical Engineer – Power System Studies & Modeling: Develop and validate power system models and perform short-circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash (IEEE 1584 / NFPA 70E), motor-starting, harmonic, and transient studies, with clear, client-ready reports and recommendations. Advanced proficiency with SKM PowerTools is required; extensive experience with comparable software (e.g., ETAP, EasyPower, CYME, PSCAD) is also highly beneficial.

• Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer – Substation Physical Design: Lead physical design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations, including single-line diagrams, general arrangements, plans and elevations, bus layouts and electrical clearances, grounding, lightning shielding, conduit and cable routing, station service, and equipment details. Experience from approximately 15 kV through 500 kV or higher, and working knowledge of IEEE 80, 605, 998, 1427, and NESC, are expected.

• Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer – Substation Protection & Control: Lead P&C engineering and design packages, including one-line and three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, AC/DC elementary diagrams, wiring and interconnection drawings, relay panel drawings, cable schedules, and SCADA/communications documentation, along with protection philosophies and control schemes. Experience from approximately 15 kV through 500 kV is preferred, with high-voltage experience highly preferred.

OTHER SUBSTATION-RELATED ENGINEERS & DESIGNERS

Don’t see your exact discipline listed? We are always expanding our team. Engineers and designers working in other areas associated with substation engineering and design, such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), transmission lines, structural, civil, telecommunications, or other related disciplines, are also invited to apply. We welcome the opportunity to connect with experienced professionals and will work with you to find the right fit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, review, and delivery of models, studies, drawings, and design packages within your area of specialty.
• Review one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, vendor drawings, relay data, survey information, existing records, and client or utility standards to support complete and accurate work.
• Identify missing or conflicting information and coordinate with clients, utilities, vendors, and other project disciplines to resolve technical and design issues.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC of drawings, models, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Support projects through design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Assist with project scoping, proposals, level-of-effort estimates, schedules, and technical planning.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and designers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant, hands-on experience in your area of specialty. Professional Engineers and senior designers with substantially greater experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility, transmission, industrial, generation, renewable energy, data center, or similarly complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, substation equipment, and protection systems.
• Proficiency with the software used in your discipline, such as SKM PowerTools for studies, or AutoCAD and Bluebeam for design roles.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IEEE, IEC, CSA, ANSI, NEC, CEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, and relevant client and utility requirements.
• Strong analytical judgment, technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and retrofit substation projects, including air-insulated and gas-insulated substations.
• Experience supporting construction, field testing, commissioning, and energization.
• Previous consulting experience delivering multiple concurrent projects for external clients.
• Experience leading technical teams and supporting proposals, budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Experience working on projects in both Canada and the United States.
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in Canada or PE in the United States.
• Ability to travel to and work in the United States through existing U.S. work authorization (e.g., a valid visa) or eligibility for the TN program (Canadian citizens with a valid passport).

WHY JOIN CANEIL

• Work on technically meaningful, high-impact projects for utility, transmission, industrial, renewable energy, and mission-critical infrastructure clients across Canada and the United States.
• Join an expanding in-house team with opportunities to influence technical practices, design standards, and future growth.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, project managers, and technical specialists in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Pursue full-time permanent or contract opportunities, depending on qualifications and availability.
• Receive support for continuing education, technical development, and professional licensure.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The expected base salary range for these positions is $120,000–$160,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, professional designation, location, technical capabilities, and overall suitability for the role. Candidates with significantly greater experience or specialized expertise may be considered above the stated range.
• All candidates will be assessed individually, and compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Contract compensation may also be considered.
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time employees, including extended health care, dental coverage, paid vacation, and more, where applicable.
• Additional work hours are likely to be available for those who are interested.
• Flexible remote, hybrid, and in-office work arrangements, plus professional development and continuing-education support.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application and resume through LinkedIn.

In your application, please identify the role or discipline you are applying for and briefly describe your relevant experience, including voltage levels, project types, software platforms, and the studies or deliverables you have supported.



We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.