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Project Engineer, Substations

Projects
Full-time
On-site
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$115,000 - $160,000 USD yearly
Engineer
Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  
Wood is recruiting for a Project Engineer, Substations to join its Transmission & Distribution business. This opportunity is hybrid and is based in Vancouver, BC.  

#LI-Hybrid  
This role involves the technical coordination of high-voltage substation projects from conception to construction. The Project Engineer, Substations will lead engineering coordination efforts, manage project schedules, oversee procurement and construction activities, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety practices.  

Our Clients and Projects  
Designing the future. Transforming the world.  
Wood provides comprehensive engineering solutions for high-voltage transmission and substation projects, supporting utility clients with cutting-edge technology and expertise.  

What We Can Offer  
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Transmission & Distribution  
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs  
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice  
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market  
- Salary range between $115,000 - $160,000  
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle  
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests  
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd. (incl. Wood Group Canada Inc.), we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.



Responsibilities
  • Leading and performing engineering coordination on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction 
  • Coordinate with the electrical, civil, structural, telecom and protection & control engineer and designer teams to ensure the design and other project deliverables are progressing according to the time schedule 
  • Support project managers and discipline leaders 
  • Prepare construction specifications 
  • Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents 
  • Managing engineering costs and maintaining schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems 
  • Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project’s requirements 
  • Review of vendor documents against specifications 
  • Coordinate with procurement team for ordering material and major electrical equipment 
  • Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors 
  • Coordinate with the discipline leads to respond information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients 
  • Travel to site and liaising with internal groups, external contractors, and clients 
  • Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients 
  • Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers 
  • Fulfilling the duties of Professional Record for work within the field of practice when required 
  • Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design 
  • Working within assigned budgets and schedules 


Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?  
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have relevant experience, knowledge, or skills, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  Expected:  
- Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university  
- Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility to register with EGBC  
- 8-12 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization  
- Experience coordinating substation designs with other disciplines such as structural and protection & control  
- Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, and ANSI/IEEE  
- Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is an asset  
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset



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