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Substation Electrical Engineering Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Hybrid
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Manager
12+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4w ago

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Job description

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Substation Electrical Engineering Manager — a full-time, based in Vancouver, BC role. Apply directly on AtkinsRéalis's careers page below.

Substation Electrical Engineering Manager

Location: CA.BC.Vancouver.745 Thurlow St., CA.ON.Toronto.191 The West Mall, CA.ON.Ottawa.1145 Hunt Club Road, CA.AB.Edmonton.11140 - 109 Street, CA.MB.Winnipeg.148 Nature Park Way, CA.SK.Saskatoon.406 Jessop Avenue, CA.AB.Calgary.144-4th avenue SW Suite 2200 (West Tower), CA.SK.Regina.202-1911E Truesdale Drive

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We are seeking an experienced Substation Electrical Engineering Manager to join our highly skilled and rapidly growing team to oversee the delivery of complex substation projects within our portfolio in Western Canada. In this leadership role, you will manage a diverse team of Electrical Engineers and Designers and drive technical excellence and successful execution of substation related engineering activities from project conception to completion.

Your role

  • Team Leadership: Provide leadership and management of a team of Electrical Engineers and Designers, including work assignments and coordination, team mentoring and training, and resource development and management.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and supervision to the team on electrical substation design and engineering. Plan, organize, schedule and direct engineering activities for substation projects to ensure safe, efficient engineered solutions that comply with regulatory code requirements, utility standards, safety and quality standards, and industry best practices.
  • Client Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong client relationship and lead technical coordination and collaboration with key client representatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams and other Business Units to align planning and delivery of High Voltage (HV) substation projects.
  • Project Delivery Support: Monitor project progress and ensure engineering deliverables are prepared, reviewed and completed within budget, schedule, scope and quality standards.
  • Business Development Support: Understand market trends and clients’ needs, identify new business opportunities and support business development activities. Provide technical input and prepare estimated engineering labor hours for proposals.

About you

  • Education: A four-year undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University is required. Graduate (Masters) degree in Electrical Engineering is an asset.
  • Licensing: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia or Alberta is required.
  • Experience: Minimum 12 years of North American experience in Medium and High Voltage Substation design and engineering for greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge of substation design and engineering standards (including CSA, IEEE, IEC, and standards from major North American utilities), engineering processes for project execution, Project Management principles, tendering and contract management.
  • Skills: Excellent skills in verbal and written communication, technical problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making, and strategic planning and budgeting.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Substation Electrical Engineering Manager at AtkinsRéalis?

The required skills for Substation Electrical Engineering Manager at AtkinsRéalis include: Electrical Engineering, Project Management.

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