Senior Transmission & Substation Engineer

We are hiring one full-time permanent Senior Transmission & Substation Engineer working out of Edmonton AB.

The Senior Lead Transmission & Substation Engineer is accountable for leading and integrating all engineering and technical aspects of the City of Edmonton Transmission Reinforcement (CETR) project throughout the project lifecycle from concept development and detailed design through construction commissioning energization and project closeout. The role serves as a technical authority and technical integrator for assigned projects ensuring alignment across engineering disciplines contractors equipment supplies operations project management and regulatory stakeholders.

This role reports to the Associate Director CETR Project.

This opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants.
EPCOR employees: Please apply using your @ email address to ensure your seniority is recognized.

What Youd Be Responsible For

Knowledge/Training/Education

• Professional Engineer () Electrical Engineering with Power System Engineering option (preferred) registered in Alberta orRegistered EngineeringProfessional Technologistor Masters of Business Administration (MBA)understanding ofstrongelectrical utility systemstransmission & distribution.

• 10 years of experience in electrical transmission & distribution
• In-depth knowledge of AEUC IEEE & Electrical Utility standards
• Expertise in Transmission system project design capital project planning & execution.
• Expertise with computer applications (MS office Ivara Primavera P6 and MS project)
• Ability to contribute in a team environment and to guide the work of other professional engineers and technologist.
• Ability to influence other groups (e.g. planning regulatory AESO AUC interveners etc)
• Advanced interpersonal skills to interface with all levels in the organization.
• Strong analytical and process skills; including managing variability in anticipated load growth.

Technical Skills

• Must be able to deliver results plan and organize work and people develop and meet schedules develop budgets and meet quality requirements.
• Demonstrated capability to analyze issues solve problems and make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply business analyst skills.
• Skilled at written communications.
• Skilled at verbal communications facilitation and making presentations to all levels of staff management and externally.

Class: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline: August 12 2026

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• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal identity educational and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.