Senior Engineer – Substation Protection & Control

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical guidance to engineers and designers responsible for protection, control, and metering systems in high-voltage substations.

• Act as Technical Lead on designated projects, steering designs from initial concepts through to construction and commissioning phases.

• Create and evaluate protection planning and application documents.

• Generate and assess one-lines, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.

• Conduct protection coordination studies and set relay parameters for utility transmission systems.

• Oversee engineering design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and field inspections.

• Assist with construction, outage planning, and commissioning tasks.

• Engage in client technical, Safety by Design, and constructability review meetings.

• Prepare or evaluate project scopes, feasibility studies, estimates, and deliverables during the definition phase.

• Work alongside the Business Development team on proposals and cost estimates.

• Serve as a technical liaison for clients and external partners.

• Mentor and nurture junior engineers while aiding in the ongoing enhancement of P&C standards and practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–15 years of experience in utility-focused protection, control, and metering engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

• Eligibility for (or current) Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada (U.S. PE is a plus).

• Strong background in P&C detailed design drawings and the development of substation protection philosophies.

• Experience in conducting protection coordination studies and relay settings for high-voltage transmission systems.

• Hands-on expertise with relay software such as ASPEN, CAPE, EasyPower, SKM, and relay platforms from SEL and GE.

• Practical understanding of substation construction, commissioning, and outage planning processes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with EPC projects and familiarity with utility maintenance and operational practices are considered significant advantages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• EAP

• Parental Leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays