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 Alta Link, 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 Alta Link 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 Alta Linker contributes to keeping the lights on.

Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that an opportunity currently exists for a Substation Design Engineer in the Substations Project Engineering team within the Project Development Department of Alta Link in Calgary.

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 substation design and interactions (i.e., Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecommunications, and Lines).

• Create detailed engineering scope documents from a high level functional document.
• Design electrical substation facilities including site and bus work layouts, equipment installation, grounding, controls, protection, metering and completion of studies needed for projects.
• Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet applicable industry standards, Alta Link 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.
• Identify 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 Alta Link standards.
• Actively communicate and coordinate with other project team members at Alta Link 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.

• 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…