Designer II

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer-in-Training to design protection, control, and metering systems for substations (12 kV to 500 kV). The role involves ownership of one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams, plus preparation of specifications, test plans, and FAT support.

Travel to client sites is expected; strong collaboration across disciplines is essential. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years in power systems, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• EIT eligibility or in process with registration / working toward P.Eng. designation.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design.
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs.
• Exposure to CSA, IEEE, IEC, and Canadian Electrical Code is an asset.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision.
• Support and gradually take ownership of one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, and protection and control design criteria and philosophies.
• Prepare and review specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans.
• Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation.
• Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices.
• Review vendor drawings and technical submissions for alignment with project specifications and design intent.
• Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated designs.
• Manage assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Travel to client sites as required during project execution.

Skills

Protection Schematics

AC/DC Schematics

Wiring Diagrams

One-Line Diagrams

Configuration Support

Construction Package Preparation

Test Plan Development

Outage Staging Plans

Factory Acceptance Testing

Quality Assurance

Safety by Design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection And Controls Tools

Relay Software

Job description

• Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision
• Support and gradually take ownership of one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, and protection and control design criteria and philosophies
• Prepare and review specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans
• Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation
• Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices
• Review vendor drawings and technical submissions for alignment with project specifications and design intent
• Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated designs
• Manage assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
• Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible/in process with registration / working toward P.Eng. designation
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs
• Exposure to utility standards and industry codes (CSA, IEEE, IEC, Canadian Electrical Code) is an asset
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an assetStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the design and coordination of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and effective project management. Proficient in developing technical documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Protection And Control Design
• Power Systems Experience
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Registration

Hard Skills

• Protection Schematics
• AC/DC Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• One-Line Diagrams
• Configuration Support For Protection Relays
• Construction Package Preparation
• Test Plan Development
• Outage Staging Plans
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Quality Assurance Processes

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
• P.Eng. Designation (In Process)

Industry Keywords

• Substation Design
• Transmission And Distribution
• Utility Standards
• CSA
• IEEE
• IEC
• Canadian Electrical Code

Tools & Technologies

• Protection And Controls Tools
• Relay Software