Job Description

Position Overview

This role involves working on Protection & Control (P&C) system design for high-voltage substations (12kV to 500kV). The successful candidate will contribute to design efforts, perform analysis, resolve technical challenges, and ensure delivery of engineering documentation aligned with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply sound engineering judgment to develop safe and effective design solutions.

• Prepare and review engineering documents such as specifications, proposals, estimates, test plans, hazard logs, and design basis documentation.

• Generate signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in compliance with applicable professional standards.

• Develop detailed P&C design packages including equipment layouts, single line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, material lists, and external connections.

• Specify and procure materials, panel assemblies, and related equipment.

• Conduct condition assessment investigations and provide evaluation reports with recommendations.

• Prepare commissioning test plans and documentation.

• Provide construction support, including field reviews as needed.

• Offer technical guidance to junior staff and perform peer reviews.

• Deliver training on installed or modified systems to peers and end users.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a relevant electrical engineering field, with a focus on protection & control systems in substations.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with EGBC, or eligible for registration.

• Proficiency with CAD tools and drawing standards.

• Competent in industry-standard design and analysis software.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on medium complexity projects.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with P&C systems in electrical utility environments, including high-voltage transmission stations (12kV–500kV).

• Capable of preparing full-scope design work packages including scope, schedule, and effort estimates.

• Knowledge of relevant design and safety practices, including preparation of drawings and documentation for installation/modification.

• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including remote locations within British Columbia.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.