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Spark Power provides a wide range of services to clients, including power system field services, engineering services, maintenance planning, project management, automation services, mechanical engineering support services, training services, and thermographic scanning.\nWhat will do you as theSenior Substation Design Engineer?\nLeading a project team of engineers, designers and drafters in the design of electrical substations up to 500Kv. \nParticipate in the preparation of project scope, proposals and cost estimates. \nWrite electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, material requisitions and Bill of Materials. Assist in procurement of equipment. \nReview shop drawings and Factory Acceptance Test reports. \nParticipate in client design and constructability review meetings. \nPerform grounding studies on software programs such as ETAP and CDEGS. \nPerform Lightening studies. \nCreate Single Line Drawings, substation layout and elevation drawings, grounding details and station services drawings. \nReview drawings, specifications and calculations done by junior engineers \nSpark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:\nDiverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional \nCompetitive wages and commission, and bonus structure \nExcellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts \nRRSP \nHands-on and supportive leadership team \nContinuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training \nEmployee referral bonus program \nCorporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..) \nTool Allowance \n…much more \nDo you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:\nElectrical Engineering Degree \nP.Eng designation with an accredited engineering professional association \nMember of APEGA is preferred \nMust be legally entitled to work in Canada (a copy of a valid work permit may be required) \nWillingness to work overtime \nPre-employment drug and alcohol test \nClearance on a security background check (criminal record check) \nClean driving record \nA good understanding and knowledge of substation design standards and best industry practices to ensure high quality design \nWho is Spark Power?\nSpark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.\nSpark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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