Electrical Engineer

  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Full Time

Job Description

A small HV Electrical Engineering consulting company is seeking an Electrical EIT to support substation and power systems projects across distribution and high-voltage environments. This role offers flexibility in seniority, with opportunities for early-career EITs through to experienced designers with transferable expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to protection & control (P&C), SCADA, and electrical design, while gaining broad exposure to projects ranging from low-voltage MCCs up to 260kV+ infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Support electrical and substation design activities, including single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment specifications
  • Contribute to P&C (Protection & Controls) and/or SCADA design depending on experience level
  • Assist with power system studies (e.g., ETAP) and technical analyses
  • Work across distribution and high-voltage projects (up to 260kV345kV exposure)
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver projects on schedule and within scope
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into deliverables

Essential Skills

  • Electrical Designer with experience in substation, P&C, or SCADA design
  • Exposure to switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers
  • EIT designation preferred

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with ETAP or other power system analysis tools
  • Substation design experience (greenfield or brownfield)
  • Familiarity with utility standards and practices
  • Exposure to construction or field commissioning environments
  • International or transferable experience in electrical infrastructure design
  • Knowledge of low voltage to high voltage systems (MCC to 260kV+)

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB. A propos d'Actalent

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Job ID: 522418813
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2026

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