
Electrical Professional Working on Substations
Job Description
Posted on: December 17, 2025
Job Title: Electrical Professional Working on Substations Company: AtkinsRéalis NOC: 21310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineers Company Address: 455 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2Z 1Z3 Employment Conditions: Permanent position Tasks And Responsibilities
- Design electrical substations, including site layout and equipment arrangement, general electrical layout, elevations, busbars, grounding grids, lightning protection, etc.;
- Prepare specifications for materials, equipment, and construction work, and select equipment and materials;
- Perform optimal designs in accordance with industry standards, specifications, and engineering best practices;
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, best practices, and constructability;
- Coordinate design activities with members of the multidisciplinary project team;
- Support resolution of field issues/non-conformities, attend site meetings, and perform site inspections during the construction phase of projects;
- Maintain complete project documentation related to engineering studies and calculations, designs, as-built requirements, and feedback;
- Maintain good working relationships with internal and external groups supporting projects, such as other engineering disciplines, drafting, project management, etc.;
- Assist senior engineers in various engineering and design activities;
- Mentor and support team engineers in their development.
Requirements
- Familiar with industry standards through certain organizations, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE);
- Knowledge of and experience using AutoCAD;
- Knowledge and experience with electrical network simulation software, such as CYME, PSSE, ETAP;
- Knowledge and experience with high-voltage electrical networks, substation equipment (switchgear, protection and control), as well as distribution systems, typically at voltages of 25 kV, 120 kV, 230 kV, or higher;
- Experience working for a public utility;
- Knowledge of substation and power plant instrumentation and their digitization.
- Ability to succeed in a team environment, act as an informed owner, and maintain a strong customer focus;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required;
- Master'S or Ph.D. in a related engineering discipline considered an asset.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in the design, operation, or execution of electrical substations.
Language
- Proficiency in French (working language) and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
Employment Conditions
- Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
- Salary range: Between $96,428 and $143,600 per year
- Relocation assistance: Yes
- Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- RRSP
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vacation: 3 weeks
Work Location: 455 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2Z 1Z3 To apply, please send your application by email to: hakima.benyoussef@atkinsrealis.com Contact (phone, mobile): (873) 355-8565 455 Boul René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC,
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