Commissioning Engineer

TEEMA; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an experienced Specialist Protection & Control (P&C) Commissioning Engineer to support BC Hydro on a long-term contract. The role focuses on commissioning acceptance and advanced technical support for P&C systems from 12 kV to 500 kV across BC Hydro’s transmission and distribution substations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive transmission P&C experience and will act as a SME supporting commissioning, field operations, project teams, and the operation

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 4 years of Protection & Control commissioning experience.
• Registered P.Eng. with Engineers & Geoscientists BC, or eligible for registration in BC.
• Strong knowledge of P&C testing and commissioning best practices.
• Hands-on experience in substation & field environments.
• Experience with fault analysis, system disturbances, and technical investigations.
• Strong technical writing & presentation capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational & interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CAD systems, engineering drawings & standard software.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning acceptance and advanced technical support for P&C systems.
• Support testing and commissioning of P&C equipment across transmission & distribution substations.
• Perform P&C system integration testing & field reviews of installations & modifications.
• Review, accept & seal commissioning documentation.
• Investigate system disturbances, faults & abnormal operating conditions; recommend actions.
• Provide technical support to field technologists & project teams.
• Develop & review P&C commissioning & maintenance standards.
• Coordinate specialized testing requirements & operating procedures.
• Support studies, contingency planning & real-time power system operations.

Skills

P&C testing

Commissioning

Substation experience

Technical writing

Communication skills

CAD software

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Specialist Protection & Control (P&C) Commissioning Engineer

Location: Burnaby, BC – Hybrid

Contract: 12 Months, with strong potential for extension

Compensation: $110–$115/hr INC | $91–$95/hr TERM

Client: BC Hydro

TEEMA is currently seeking an experienced Specialist Protection & Control (P&C) Commissioning Engineer to support BC Hydro on a long-term contract opportunity.

This senior-level position will provide commissioning acceptance services and advanced technical support for Protection & Control systems across BC Hydro’s transmission and distribution substations, ranging from 12kV to 500kV.

The successful candidate will bring extensive transmission P&C experience and will act as a technical subject matter expert supporting commissioning, field operations, project teams, and the operation of BC Hydro’s power system.

Responsibilities

• Provide commissioning acceptance and advanced technical support for P&C systems.


• Support testing and commissioning of P&C equipment across transmission and distribution substations.


• Perform P&C system integration testing and field reviews of equipment installations and modifications.


• Review, accept, and seal commissioning documentation.


• Investigate system disturbances, faults, and abnormal operating conditions and recommend corrective actions.


• Provide technical support to Communications, Protection & Control field technologists.


• Support project teams as a P&C subject matter expert.


• Develop and review P&C commissioning and maintenance standards.


• Coordinate specialized testing requirements and operating procedures.


• Support technical studies, contingency planning, and real-time power system operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience.


• Minimum 4 years of Protection & Control commissioning experience.


• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC, or registered in another jurisdiction and eligible for registration in BC.


• Strong knowledge of P&C testing and commissioning best practices.


• Hands‑on experience working in substation and field environments.


• Experience with fault analysis, system disturbances, and technical investigations.


• Strong technical writing and presentation capabilities.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Familiarity with CAD systems, engineering drawings, and standard industry design/analysis software.

Work Arrangement

This position is based out of BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby with a hybrid work arrangement. Remote work from elsewhere within British Columbia may be considered; however, candidates must be available for travel to BC Hydro sites throughout the province as required.

Candidates must successfully complete the required background check and drug & alcohol testing prior to starting.