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We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.\nAs our new Senior Substation Engineer, you will lead electrical substation design and technical advisory services for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys technical challenges, and thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.\n Responsibilities\nOversee and review all aspects of medium- and high-voltage substation system design for utility-scale energy storage and solar projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards.\nDevelop and take technical leadership of substation general arrangement drawings, plan and elevation drawings, grounding plans, cable routing plans, underground/overhead designs, SCADA details, and substation details. \nDevelop and take technical leadership of design calculations, insulation coordination studies, and protection settings.\nReview equipment shop drawings, installation manuals, specification documents, test plans, control narratives, client requirements, and AHJ requirements.\nProvide advisory services and project technical support for conceptual activities, OE/IE engagements, interconnection process, commissioning, and ongoing construction.\nReview engineering team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the design team.\nDesign substation grounding systems using CDEGS and in accordance with IEEE 80 and 81 and other applicable standards.\nPerform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, and arc flash analysis using ETAP.\nDesign substation shielding/lightning systems using Rolling Sphere and Protective Angle methods, and other applicable methods.\nPrepare substation electrical bill of materials for client review and procurement activities.\nPrepare construction specifications documents using MasterSpec and CNS systems.\nEnsure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code).\nConduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities.\nRecommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance.\nSupport business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration.\nWorking @ SLR\nWith us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.\nHere’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: \nCompetitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.\nThe salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.\nFull-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement\nQualifications\nMinimum 8 years of experience in substation engineering \nMust be an active Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) \nProficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., CDEGS, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)\nWorking knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)\nFamiliarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 80, IEEE 81, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset\nStrong verbal and written communication skills in English\nValid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites\nDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.\nSLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 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