Substations Engineering Manager

Overview

The Substations Engineering Manager supports the Director of the Eastern Region, part of the Transmission and Distribution Technical Professional Organization (TPO), to meet strategies and objectives by providing effective team leadership in the engineering of HV and MV substations.

• Plan, organize, schedule and direct engineering for substation projects to ensure safe and efficient engineered solutions complying with engineering and quality processes, regulatory code requirements, utility Standards and industry best practices.
• Perform day‑to‑day supervision and be responsible for the work of staff assigned to specific projects and provide guidance/direction as necessary.
• Facilitate mentoring of Intermediate & Junior Engineers and Designers. Support the development of Senior and principal Engineers and Subject Matter Experts. Facilitate and create a working environment with a philosophy and goals of continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are prepared, reviewed and delivered within budget & per schedule and team performance meets project expectations.
• Support Project Management by providing consolidated information on engineering design packages, status and forecasted engineering labor hours and resources deployment level for Substation projects.
• Support Key account Managers, Proposal Managers and Program/Project Managers, as applicable, to render technical support and provide estimated engineering labor hours for proposals.

• 20+ years of experience in Medium and High Voltage Substation design and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering from a recognized University. Master's degree in Electrical engineering is an asset.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer of Ontario (P.Eng.) is required.
• Leadership skills with 6-8 years' experience of managing engineering and other technical staff, while promoting collaboration and a positive environment for the team.
• Technical problem‑solving ability, with critical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of Engineering processes for project execution, as well as regulatory Standards like CSA, IEEE, IEC.
• Sound knowledge of Project Management principles, tendering and contract management, as well as strategic planning and budgeting.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at Atkins

Réalis 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.

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

We’re Atkins

Réalis, 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.

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 Atkins

Réalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.