Substation Lead, Western Canada, Winnipeg EOI

Requisition ID: 102712 Job Category: Energy Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change! The Substation Lead works within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable design of electrical systems and components for Substation Facilities. The Substation Lead is accountable for leading the development of substation electrical drawings in accordance with scope of work, while ensuring constructability, technical compliance, and efficient project execution. This individual provides leadership, mentorship, and/or guidance to engineers within the department. This position is responsible for all phases of design ranging from 4.16kV to 500kV in electrical transmission, switching, and distribution substations for the electric utility industry, including construction support and oversight. This posting is part of a proactive talent search as we plan for upcoming growth. We are seeking to connect with qualified candidates now, with the expectation of hiring in the near future once final approval is completed. This is commonly referred to as an Expression of Interest requisition, or EOI. This person can be based in Mississauga (preferred), Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg. In this role you will: Accountable for the technical scope, quality, schedule, and delivery of assigned substation projects. Train, coach, supervise, and mentor junior engineers and designers. Deliver accurate designs of high voltage electrical substation components that meet industry and client standards and applicable codes. Design substation systems and components to include general arrangement, equipment, and electrical layout, grounding, bills of material, etc. for station voltages from 4.16kV up to 500kV. Perform quality reviews of electrical engineering work as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both peers/sub-contractors on assigned projects and provide technical support. Coordinate engineering activities with protection & controls, civil, structural, telecommunications, SCADA, transmission line, and construction teams to ensure integrated project delivery. May act as lead Engineer and Engineer of Record for projects. Prepare construction drawing packages for procurement and construction and review contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements, design intent, and constructability. Support and manage business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope definition, estimating, client presentations, and technical interviews. Assist project team during construction on electrical substation issues. Prepare and maintain substation material, design and construction specifications and standards. Maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate clearly and professionally, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate information and fostering collaboration across all project phases. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, contractors, regulators, and key stakeholders. Promote and champion a strong safety culture by incorporating safety-by-design principles and supporting field safety r…

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