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Engineering Associate

The Engineering Associate supports civil and structural engineering activities within a high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment. Under the direction of licensed Professional Engineers, this role focuses on the design, analysis, and drafting of substation infrastructure, transmission/distribution lines, and industrial structural supports. This position serves as a technical resource for foundation design, structural modeling, and load capacity assessments. This role is primarily office-based with periodic field support required for site inspections, structural assessments, and project execution activities.

What will you do you as the Engineering Associate?

• Perform structural design and analysis for substation foundations, steel structures, and existing structural modifications.
• Execute pole line design and analysis usingSpidaCALCand transmission line modeling usingPLS-CADD.
• Conduct specialized foundation design and modeling with both draft calculation and FEA design software.
• Provide hands-on drafting support for civil and structural drawing packages, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project standards.
• Assist with industrial projects, including designing cable tray supports and calculating the load capacity of existing building structures.
• Perform structural evaluations to determine the load-bearing capacity of rooftops for solar PV installations and solar racking structural analysis.
• Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and specifications to identify structural risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct site visits for field verification, structural inspections, and commissioning support as operationally required.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, and field personnel to ensure technical alignment across multidisciplinary projects.
• Follow all company and client safety procedures, ensuring designs comply with applicable building codes and utility standards

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Disability) and wellness spending account option
• RRSP
• Company vehicle
• Career advancement and mentorship opportunities
• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional projects and customer base
• Continuous training and skills improvement
• Travel opportunities
• Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance

Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:

• Proficiency or strong aptitude to learnPLS-CADD,SpidaCALC, andSAFI.
• Advanced proficiency inAutoCAD, Civil 3D and Plant 3D.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles related to steel design, reinforced concrete, and load path analysis.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, utility standards, and NESC/ASCE requirements.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to present technical structural data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree inCivil EngineeringorStructural Engineering.
• 0 to 3 yearsof experience in structural design or a related field. Entry-level candidates with relevant internship experience in utilities/EPC are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility and clear intent to pursue a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license in Ontario.
• Previous experience or exposure to high-voltage substations, renewable energy, or industrial structural design is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record for travel to project sites.

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening