Civil & Structural Engineer - Transmission and Distribution Substation Designs

Job summary

Develop and deliver civil and structural designs, specifications, drawings, calculations, and reports for low-, medium-, and high-voltage substations and related facilities. Plan projects, establish design criteria, review final designs, prepare schedules and estimates, and support regulatory compliance through hydraulic and containment analyses and occasional site visits.

Job details

At Artelia Canada, we believe that every project is a unique opportunity to design solutions for a positive life. This is what drives us every day: imagining, creating, and delivering projects that make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to a better future. With over 50 years of experience and a presence across Canada, our team of 1,200 experts works passionately in diverse fields such as mobility, building, energy, environment and earth sciences, water, industry, and telecommunications. We combine our local expertise with the international strength of the Artelia Group, bringing together over 100 years of history and more than 10,000 employees in 40 countries to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions. With 100% ownership by its managers and employees, Artelia values autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Joining Artelia means choosing a stimulating environment where everyone plays a part in shaping a more sustainable and human-centered world! To see our projects in action and get to know our team, follow us on LinkedIn: Artelia Canada Work location: Mississauga, ON Job Description Assigned to the Transmission, Distribution, and Energy production department as a professional in your discipline, you will be responsible for the delivery of specifications, designs, and documents, and for the quality and quantity of work assigned to you. Your duties will include project planning, development of design criteria, review and approval of final designs, and providing schedules and estimates for the projects. Perform detailed conceptual plans, engineering designs, and the associated drawings for civil/structural work, regarding low, medium, and high voltage electrical transformers and distribution stations; Perform the associated analysis and structural calculations; Perform feasibility, conceptual, and detailed designs; Hands-on extensive experience in steel and concrete designs as per the relevant codes, BIM, and 3D designs based on Canadian and international codes; Drafting skills in AutoCAD, 2D and 3D, and REVIT for the preparation of drawings; Occasional on-site visits; Perform hydraulic calculations and participate in the preparation of the compliance reports for MOECP and other relevant AHJ; Perform calculations for containment systems such as oil-water separation as well as the required containment devices, as per the project criteria, and assist in the preparation of the report for approval with MOECP; Experience with public service companies such as Hydro-One, Local Distribution Companies (LDC), Hydro Ontario, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP), or with suppliers such as ABB, Alstom, GE, DeltaStar, or others, is an asset; You will develop an expertise in energy transmission and distribution in LV, MV, and HV market. Qualifications Experience in High Voltage substation design in Power Transmission and Distribution; University degree in structural/civil engineering; 5 or more years of relevant experience with P.Eng designation in the Professional Engineers Association, Ontario; Ability to produce detailed civil/structural designs for High Voltage structures, infrastructures, buildings, and facilities such as transformers, breakers, reclosers, disconnects, current transformers, CVT, etc.; Extensive experience with detailed designs based on relevant codes and standards; In-depth practical knowledge and experience in foundation, structural, and hydraulic analysis software; Skilled in AutoCAD and 3D design, Revit, Civil 3D, and MS Office Suite; Efficient organizational capabilities in writing reports and estimates; Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English; Excellent communication skills and able to respect deadlines; Good team player and good sense of priorities; Detail-oriented, as the position requires the production of detailed and specific drawings; Takes initiative; Able to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and drafters; Strong observational skills, curious, and resourceful when participating in the design of a project. Additional Information Your benefits Retirement savings plan with employer contribution; Reimbursement of professional contribution fees; Telework policy with a $500 allowance; Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine; Health management account; Employee and family assistance program (EFAP); Flexible working hours; Hourly employees’ time bank; Continuing training; Career and development opportunities; Social club and Corporate discounts; Health and wellness initiatives. Please note that Artelia subscribes to the Employment Equity Program and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodation measures are available upon request.

What you’ll do

Develop and deliver civil and structural designs, specifications, drawings, calculations, and reports for low-, medium-, and high-voltage substations and related facilities. Plan projects, establish design criteria, review final designs, prepare schedules and estimates, and support regulatory compliance through hydraulic and containment analyses and occasional site visits.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in civil or structural engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, a P.Eng designation in Ontario, and experience designing high-voltage substations and associated structures and foundations. Candidates should be proficient with relevant codes, structural and hydraulic analysis software, AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and MS Office, with strong English communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Contribution
• Reimbursement Of Professional Contribution Fees
• Telework Policy With A $500 Allowance
• Group Insurance Starting On Day One, Including Telemedicine
• Health Management Account
• Employee And Family Assistance Program
• Flexible Working Hours
• Time Bank For Hourly Employees
• Continuing Training
• Career And Development Opportunities
• Social Club
• Corporate Discounts
• Health And Wellness Initiatives

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• High-Voltage Substation Design
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Structural Analysis And Calculations
• Foundation Design
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Steel And Concrete Design
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Civil 3D
• BIM And 3D Design
• Canadian And International Codes
• Technical Report Writing
• Project Planning And Estimating
• Communication And Collaboration

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability

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