Substation Power System Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
About CANEIL CANEIL is expanding its in-house electrical engineering team and is hiring a Substation Power Systems Engineer to support power system studies and detailed substation design projects. We are seeking candidates based in Calgary or Edmonton, with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements available depending on candidate location, project needs, and team requirements.
We are looking for technically strong professionals who can produce accurate studies and design deliverables and work closely with engineers, project managers, designers, and other disciplines.
Position Summary CANEIL is seeking a Substation Power Systems Engineer with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in power system studies for substation and industrial facilities. This role is well suited to candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering. The successful candidate will perform and support power system studies and substation protection and control (P&C) design packages for utility, industrial, renewable, and data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical power system studies for substation, data centre, industrial, solar, and wind farm projects.
- Conduct engineering calculations such as short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, Arc Flash study, protection coordination and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.
- Perform the engineering design, technical strategy, and delivery of HV and EHV substation projects for power utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centres.
- Support substation studies and calculations, including AC auxiliary system sizing, battery sizing, and voltage drop.
- Provide construction support and interdisciplinary coordination.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in power system studies related to substation and industrial facilities.
- Experience using SKM or ETAP software to perform short-circuit studies, protection coordination, voltage drop, and arc flash studies.
- Strong technical verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical literature.
- Strong preference for a P.Eng license, or eligibility to obtain a P.Eng license in any province.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HV and EHV substation projects for power utilities.
- Experience supporting the interconnection of renewables (solar, wind, and battery storage) and data centres.
- Experience with arc flash studies and protection coordination.
- Familiarity with utility standards and multidisciplinary project teams.
Why Join CANEIL
- Work on technically meaningful substation and power system projects for utility, industrial, renewable, and data centre clients.
- Grow your career within an expanding in-house electrical engineering team.
- Full-time permanent or contract opportunities available.
- Flexible work location — Calgary or Edmonton, with remote, hybrid, or in-person schedules, subject to project and team requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $100,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and designation; contract rates available for contract engagements.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including extended health care, dental coverage, RRSP matching, paid vacation, etc.
How to Apply
- To apply, please submit your resume and/cover letter directly through LinkedIn. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
About CANEIL Asset Integrity Management
BACKGROUND
CANEIL was established in 2011 with the desire to provide unique value added services to support the asset integrity needs of our clients. From the beginning, we have appreciated the trust that our clients have put in us.
Since inception, we’ve built a team of trusted professionals who bring a wealth of experience working for both asset owners and service providers. Collectively, our experience provides us insight and a comprehensive understanding of what is most important to any asset owner. Knowledge rooted in experience has shown us how to drive value for our clients.
We knew that by integrating all components of asset integrity management into one organization we could provide the most streamlined, high-quality inspection and engineering services possible. And so, CANEIL was formed.
CANEIL has become a recognized leader in complete asset integrity management and we’re proud to be a sought-after partner for clients of all sizes across numerous industries. We remain dedicated to ensuring that our clients’ critical assets are safe and reliable to operate, and that their assets reach their full life cycle potential allowing our clients to maximize their value.
VISION STATEMENT
CANEIL aspires for a leading global market position in the area of providing Total Asset Integrity Services by delivering world-class Engineering, Inspection and NDE services while reinforcing corporate alliances, and upholding top-level quality and ethical standards as the firm's foundation of progressive growth.
MISSION STATEMENT
Providing a tradition of excellence in Total Asset Integrity services by: Ensuring the safety and protection of people and the environment in all that we do. Utilizing optimal Engineering, Inspection and NDE methodologies while delivering superior value, flexible, cost-effective, and integrated solutions. Treating our clients and team members with courtesy, honesty, respect and professionalism. Fostering an enjoyable, challenging and satisfying environment for our team members.
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Substation Power System Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
About CANEIL CANEIL is expanding its in-house electrical engineering team and is hiring a Substation Power Systems Engineer to support power system studies and detailed substation design projects. We are seeking candidates based in Calgary or Edmonton, with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements available depending on candidate location, project needs, and team requirements.
We are looking for technically strong professionals who can produce accurate studies and design deliverables and work closely with engineers, project managers, designers, and other disciplines.
Position Summary CANEIL is seeking a Substation Power Systems Engineer with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in power system studies for substation and industrial facilities. This role is well suited to candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering. The successful candidate will perform and support power system studies and substation protection and control (P&C) design packages for utility, industrial, renewable, and data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical power system studies for substation, data centre, industrial, solar, and wind farm projects.
- Conduct engineering calculations such as short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, Arc Flash study, protection coordination and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.
- Perform the engineering design, technical strategy, and delivery of HV and EHV substation projects for power utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centres.
- Support substation studies and calculations, including AC auxiliary system sizing, battery sizing, and voltage drop.
- Provide construction support and interdisciplinary coordination.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in power system studies related to substation and industrial facilities.
- Experience using SKM or ETAP software to perform short-circuit studies, protection coordination, voltage drop, and arc flash studies.
- Strong technical verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical literature.
- Strong preference for a P.Eng license, or eligibility to obtain a P.Eng license in any province.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HV and EHV substation projects for power utilities.
- Experience supporting the interconnection of renewables (solar, wind, and battery storage) and data centres.
- Experience with arc flash studies and protection coordination.
- Familiarity with utility standards and multidisciplinary project teams.
Why Join CANEIL
- Work on technically meaningful substation and power system projects for utility, industrial, renewable, and data centre clients.
- Grow your career within an expanding in-house electrical engineering team.
- Full-time permanent or contract opportunities available.
- Flexible work location — Calgary or Edmonton, with remote, hybrid, or in-person schedules, subject to project and team requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $100,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and designation; contract rates available for contract engagements.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including extended health care, dental coverage, RRSP matching, paid vacation, etc.
How to Apply
- To apply, please submit your resume and/cover letter directly through LinkedIn. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
About CANEIL Asset Integrity Management
BACKGROUND
CANEIL was established in 2011 with the desire to provide unique value added services to support the asset integrity needs of our clients. From the beginning, we have appreciated the trust that our clients have put in us.
Since inception, we’ve built a team of trusted professionals who bring a wealth of experience working for both asset owners and service providers. Collectively, our experience provides us insight and a comprehensive understanding of what is most important to any asset owner. Knowledge rooted in experience has shown us how to drive value for our clients.
We knew that by integrating all components of asset integrity management into one organization we could provide the most streamlined, high-quality inspection and engineering services possible. And so, CANEIL was formed.
CANEIL has become a recognized leader in complete asset integrity management and we’re proud to be a sought-after partner for clients of all sizes across numerous industries. We remain dedicated to ensuring that our clients’ critical assets are safe and reliable to operate, and that their assets reach their full life cycle potential allowing our clients to maximize their value.
VISION STATEMENT
CANEIL aspires for a leading global market position in the area of providing Total Asset Integrity Services by delivering world-class Engineering, Inspection and NDE services while reinforcing corporate alliances, and upholding top-level quality and ethical standards as the firm's foundation of progressive growth.
MISSION STATEMENT
Providing a tradition of excellence in Total Asset Integrity services by: Ensuring the safety and protection of people and the environment in all that we do. Utilizing optimal Engineering, Inspection and NDE methodologies while delivering superior value, flexible, cost-effective, and integrated solutions. Treating our clients and team members with courtesy, honesty, respect and professionalism. Fostering an enjoyable, challenging and satisfying environment for our team members.