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Substations Superintendent

Aecon · Private sector

Cambridge · Ontario · Canada

Salary
95,000–145,000 CAD / year
Hours / week
Not stated
Experience
At least 10 years of substation maintenance and construction experience
Work arrangement
Not stated

The role

Lead day-to-day construction operations for electrical-substation projects and yards. The superintendent owns overall planning and scheduling, monitors progress and corrective action, coordinates administration, scheduling and construction, represents Aecon with the owner, manages changes and claims with subcontractors, enforces safety, environmental and quality plans, reviews cost reports and projected profit and assists with bids.

Requirements

Technical-school background and at least 10 years of substation maintenance and construction experience; knowledge of transmission construction techniques; contract and subcontract management experience; computer proficiency with Microsoft Office; valid driver's licence; organizational, communication and relationship skills. Power-distribution, transmission-line and utility-contracting experience are assets, as are labour, union, change-management and short-term scheduling knowledge.

Before you apply

Editorial questions based on the information available; these are not additional employer requirements.

  • The advertised pay is annual and in CAD. Confirm where your experience fits in the range and whether overtime, bonuses and benefits are separate.
  • Weekly hours are not specified. Confirm the normal schedule, site attendance and any evening or weekend requirements.
  • No closing date is indicated. Check the original posting before preparing an application; this does not mean recruitment is open indefinitely.
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Work details
Construction role involving project sites and yards. Shift rotations such as 21/7, 14/7 or 10/4 may be required, along with travel. Employment term and weekly hours are not specified.
Languages
Not specified
Date found
Oct 26, 2026
Posting date
Oct 26, 2026
Closing date
Not specified
Discipline
Civil / infrastructure
Reference
603994817
Source
Aecon

Last verified: Oct 26, 2026