Substation Design Engineer

Job Level: ENG C
Date Posted: February 18, 2026
Closing Date: March 4, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that An opportunity currently exists for an Substation Design Engineer in the Substations Project Engineering team within the Project Development Department of AltaLink in Calgary.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Substations Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for completion of designs on a wide range of projects including Capital Replacement & Upgrade (CR&U) projects and customer-driven Direct Assign projects. This role will appeal to individuals who have direct experience in the transmission utility industry. The primary focus is the experience in the areas of Substation & P&C design from the 25kV to 500kV levels, as well as an understanding of all disciplines of substations design and interactions (i.e., Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecommunications, and Lines).

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed engineering scope documents from a high level functional document. 
• Design of electrical substation facilities including site and bus work layouts, equipment installation, grounding, controls, protection, metering and to completion of studies needed for projects. 
• Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet applicable industry standards, AltaLink design standards and engineering practices.
• Ensure designs are compatible with good construction practices and overall due diligence. 
• Prepare cost/time estimates when requested.  
• Ensure accuracy of returned data for records updates.  
• Identification of material required, and in some cases specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction. 
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning. 
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, partners and internal clients that result in growing understanding, good decisions, and effective cooperation. 
• Review the designs underway by external contractors to ensure compliance within scope and with AltaLink standards.
• Actively communicate and coordinate with other project team members at AltaLink with different specialties.
• Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Professional Engineer registered with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Preferably 4 years of direct experience in substation design, ranging from 25kV to 500kV but we will consider hiring an Engineer-in-Training candidate as well. 
• Broad understanding of  Protection and Control (P&C), SCADA, Telecom, Teleprotection, as well as substation design. 
• Knowledge of Microstation and Autocad would be an asset. 
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work in a team environment, positively influence others, and develop strong internal and external relationships.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, ability to multi task. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong written, reporting, graphical and oral presentation skills. 
• Experience with (or at least a technical understanding of), the following:   

o   Substation and bus layouts.   

o   High Voltage Power Equipment (including current transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, circuit breakers and surge arresters).   

o   AC and DC supplies.   

o   General knowledge of designing of Protection and control schemes.   

o   General knowledge of industry standards such as CSA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI.       

• Valid Driver’s License as some travel may be required.
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.     

Notes:

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes.  AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process, and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs