Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Lead and assist in the design projects for substation protection and control systems.

• Take ownership of intricate protection and control designs for systems ranging from 12–500 kV.

• Utilize advanced expertise in digital logic as well as AC/DC circuits.

• Generate and enhance relay one-line diagrams that outline protection zones and system topology.

• Create detailed AC schematics that illustrate relationships between current, voltage, and protection devices.

• Produce DC control and protection schematics.

• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and overall physical layouts.

• Compile bills of materials in accordance with project specifications, equipment standards, and client needs.

• Conduct quality-control evaluations on wiring and schematic designs.

• Engage in all phases from initial scoping to final design, implementation, and support during energization.

• Offer technical guidance throughout installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

• Adhere to National Electrical Safety Code standards.

• Interpret and apply utility-specific regulations.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to produce comprehensive drawing packages.

• Ensure compliance with project scope, timeline, budget, quality control, and safety practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with a minimum of eight (8+) years of experience in substation protection control design.

• Proven experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal teams and clients.

• Capacity to meet deadlines while remaining organized in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.

• Effectiveness in a team setting with the capability to provide leadership as necessary.

• Self-motivated individual who can take initiative and work with minimal oversight.

• Strong analytical skills and engineering problem-solving capabilities.

• High level of computer proficiency and familiarity with engineering tools and software.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations when required.

• Candidates should reside in Canada.

• Ability and readiness to travel to customer sites in the United States as necessary.

• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification (additional qualification).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (additional qualification).

• A Master’s degree in a related area (additional qualification).

• Experience in field testing/commissioning (additional qualification).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Support for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

• Development opportunities for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Access to technical and non-technical training.

• Pathways for leadership development.

• Mentorship and coaching programs.

• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

• Health and wellness initiatives.

• Income protection benefits.

• Paid leave.

• Retirement plans.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• A culture that promotes work/life balance.

• Initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion.