Design and oversee high- and medium-voltage substations for Canadian data center projects. Lead detailed design reviews, engineering studies, equipment specifications, consultant and EPC oversight, procurement support, construction assistance, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and energization. Develop standardized designs while ensuring reliability, safety, code compliance, constructability, and project scalability. Coordinate with utilities, contractors, and internal civil, structural, protection, control, and SCADA teams.
Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Vancouver, BC | Department: Engineering | Reporting to: VP, Engineering |Work Location Type: #hybrid
IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.
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IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.
Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the High Voltage Design Engineer will act as Owner’s representative in the design of our High and Medium Voltage substations infrastructure for our Canadian data center projects. You will work across our Canadian project portfolio, partnering with utilities, EPCs, and internal stakeholders to deliver standardized, scalable, and highly reliable substation solutions for our greenfield and brownfield projects
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.Job requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in substation engineering, ideally with direct, hands-on detailed design experience from a consulting/engineering firm or utility environment (strongly preferred)
- Proven experience delivering substation projects from concept through construction and commissioning
- Strong knowledge ofsubstation physical design, grounding, lightning protection, and insulation coordination and protection & control
- AC/DC auxiliary systems and station service design
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE, CDEGS (or similar) would be an asset
- Field experience in construction, commissioning, or testing
- Strong understanding of applicableCanadiancodes and relevantindustry andutility standards
- Ability to operateffectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability tointerface withutilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety, and reliability
- Comfortable balancing standardization vs. project-specific customization
Job responsibilities
- Lead and review the detailed design of HV/MV substations (typically 12kV to 287kV), including one-line diagrams and protection philosophies, switchyard layouts, grounding and lightning protection systems,AC/DC auxiliary systems and station service design, cable routing, duct banks, and raceway design
- Perform and/or review engineering studies including short circuit, load flow, grounding, insulation coordination, and equipment duty
- Develop and maintain standardized substation design templates to support rapid deployment of datacentercampuses
- Act as Owner’s Engineer, overseeing external engineering consultants and EPC contractorsfor Substation design
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Ensure designs align with project requirements, reliability targets, and internal standards
- Support value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and scalability
- Collaborate with internal teams (data center design, construction, operations)
- Developand/or review technical specifications for major substation equipment (transformers, breakers, AISequipment, protection systems, etc)
- Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews
- Provide engineering support during construction (RFI responses, site issue resolution), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT),Commissioningand energization
- Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions andmonitorinstallation quality
- Coordinate across disciplines including civil, structural, protection & control (P&C), and SCADA
Benefits
At IREN, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Our Canada package includes:
Compensation
- The expected base salary for this role starts at $92,000-$140,000 CAD.
- Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
- Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)
- Relocation assistance (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
Health & Wellness
- 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
Financial Well-Being
- RRSP with company match
- Voluntary TFSA
Time Off & Flexibility
- 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid) – for some roles
Growth & Development
- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
- Training and personal development opportunities
Lifestyle & Culture
- Company events and team-building activities
- The expected base salary for this role starts at $92,000-$140,000 CAD.
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