Mechanical Engineer designing district energy and low - carbon thermal systems for KWL, a Canadian infrastructure consulting firm. Managing technical scopes, client relationships, proposals, and project delivery across Ontario.
About the role
- Senior high-voltage engineer designing and standardizing substations for IREN’s renewable-powered AI data centers. Overseeing consultants, studies, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and energization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and review the detailed design of HV/MV substations, typically 12kV to 287kV
- Act as Owner's Engineer, overseeing external engineering consultants and EPC contractors
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings and specifications
- Perform and/or review short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination and equipment duty studies
- Develop and maintain standardized substation design templates for rapid deployment of data center campuses
- Develop and/or review technical specifications for major substation equipment and support procurement, technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews
- Ensure designs align with project requirements, reliability targets and internal standards
- Support value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule and scalability
- Provide engineering support during construction, FAT, SAT, commissioning and energization
- Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and monitor installation quality
- Coordinate across civil, structural, protection and control, and SCADA disciplines
- Collaborate with internal data center design, construction and operations teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
- P.Eng or eligibility for registration with EGBC preferred
- 7+ years of progressive substation engineering experience with substations as the core of the work, gained at a consulting or engineering firm, an EPC, or a utility
- Hands-on detailed design authorship of HV substations at 69kV and above, including switchyard layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding and lightning protection, insulation coordination, protection philosophy, AC/DC auxiliary and station service systems
- Proven delivery of substation projects from concept through construction, commissioning and energization, including field time
- Experience developing or reviewing technical specifications for major substation equipment and supporting technical bid evaluations
- Ability to perform and review engineering studies: short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination and equipment duty
- Working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS or similar
- Strong understanding of applicable Canadian codes and utility standards
- Interconnection experience with a Canadian utility such as BC Hydro, ATCO or Fortis is a strong asset
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with utilities, contractors and internal stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety and reliability
- Comfortable balancing standardization with project-specific customization
- Willing to travel regularly to Prince George and other IREN sites in BC, and Alberta in future
Benefits
- Annual incentive bonus and equity (long-term incentive) may be included in the total compensation package
- Relocation assistance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
- Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform
- RRSP with company match
- Voluntary TFSA
- 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid) – for some roles
- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Company events and team-building activities
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