ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - LOW/MEDIUM VOLTAGE

Electrical Engineering

Full-time or part-time

Sep 10, 2025

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - HIGH VOLTAGE

DEG engineering Inc - Calgary, Alberta

About DEG engineering Inc

DEG engineering Inc is a privately owned and operated engineering consulting firm specializing in Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineering. With our tagline "Engineering Made Simple," we break down complex problems to basic elements and deliver custom-tailored solutions across North America.

We are seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our team of professionals. You\'ll focus on utility-scale transmission and substation projects (>69 kV) for major clients in the Oil and Gas Industry, working on projects ranging from MOC (Management of Change) to Capital Projects.

• Design transmission lines (69 kV up to 500+ kV) and high voltage substations
• Conduct power system stability analysis (transient, small-signal)
• Perform load flow, fault studies, and harmonic analysis
• Design grounding grids for substations per IEEE 80
• Coordinate with utilities, regulatory bodies, and EPC firms
• Write technical specifications, test procedures, and energization plans

• Power System Analysis Software: ETAP/DIgSILENT PowerFactory/PSCAD for system analysis
• CYME for distribution and transmission modeling
• ATP/EMTP for transient studies and switching surges

Design & Protection Software:

• AutoCAD/MicroStation for substation layouts
• Relay configuration software (SEL AcSELerator, ABB PCM600, Siemens DIGSI)
• RTU/SCADA integration tools

Core Technical Knowledge:

• High voltage substations (AIS, GIS, HVDC systems)
• Insulation coordination and surge protection
• Relay testing and configuration (OMICRON, Doble test sets)

Standards & Compliance:

• CSA, ANSI, utility-specific standards
• Grid code compliance and reliability standards

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems
• APEGA registration required (or ability to obtain within specified timeframe)
• 5+ years of experience in high voltage electrical engineering
• Experience with utility-scale power projects and grid interconnection
• Strong knowledge of power system stability and protection
• Experience with regulatory compliance and utility coordination
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision coverage, and Health Spending Account for individual and family flexibility
• APEGA membership fees covered
• Growth opportunities with our expanding Dallas office (DEG US LLC)
• Exposure to utility-scale projects and grid interconnection work