Electrical Project Manager Substations

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced Electrical-Substation Engineer to join the Toronto-based team responsible for maintaining and expanding municipal electrical infrastructure. You will design and support substation projects, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure protection/control systems meet standards.

The role requires strong collaboration with operations and transit-related programs. You will apply IEC 61850 GOOSE, SCADA, and protection relay expertise, mentor junior staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 6+ years of Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design services for substation capital and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate projects with suppliers and contractors.
• Perform short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protection coordination studies.
• Develop testing plans and witness FAT/SAT testing.
• Mentor designers and support Metrolinx transit projects.

Skills

Engineering experience

IEC 61850 GOOSE

Protection & control

SCADA knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Professional Engineer (Ontario)

Tools

CYME

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Stations & Distribution Automation, the Engineer will join a highly skilled engineering team, tasked with the upkeep and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure found in municipal transmission and distribution substations. Projects involve the installation, alteration, extension and/or repair of a variety of electrical equipment; controlled, monitored and/or automated by complex circuitry, electronics, and advanced communication networks.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide both conceptual and detailed design services for substation capital and reactive maintenance projects.
• Co-ordinate projects, prepare cost estimates, and collaborate with key stakeholders, including equipment suppliers, contractors, and other utilities.
• Perform engineering studies and/or calculations, including short circuit analysis, load flows, arc flash hazard assessments, protective device coordination, equipment selection & sizing, protection relay settings, and ground grid design.
• Develop equipment testing and commissioning plans, witness and approve equipment FAT, SAT testing.
• Configure and program SEL and GE station control systems, protection relays and distribution system network communications equipment.
• Prepare, provide guidance or assist engineering staff with the creation or modification of single line and three line diagrams, AC/DC electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical layout and elevation drawings.
• Research, evaluate, test and recommend station equipment.
• Provide technical field support for operations staff.
• Develop standards and specifications.
• Plan and design processes, operational procedures, and safe work practices.
• Participate in short term and long term strategic planning.
• Prepare engineering or business reports (both oral and written).
• Review, develop or present business proposals.
• Participate on committees or project teams as required on a wide variety of business initiatives.
• Support senior management on ad-hoc assignments.
• Mentoring and training designers and team members.
• Provide engineering support for Metrolinx transit expansion projects across Toronto—including LRT, subway, and GO Corridor works—by coordinating design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities while ensuring Toronto Hydro standards and asset protection requirements are met.

Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• 6+ years of Engineering experience.
• Must hold valid Class “G” Drivers License.
• Proficiency in IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging protocol, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of peer-to-peer protection and control signals within utility communication networks is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of protection and control concepts preferred.
• Familiarity with various station equipment, including switchgear, breakers and power transformers; proficiency in programming GE and SEL protection relays preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTUs and data concentrators; station network topologies relevant ethernet and serial communication protocols; copper, fiber optic and wireless communication systems preferred.
• Experience in the development of protection philosophies and the application of substation protection schemes.
• Proficiency in system modeling using engineering analysis software such CYME, ETAP or SKM an asset.
• Knowledge of, and ability to look-up and correctly interpret relevant industry standards, including CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE; relevant code, including OESC, NESC, DSC, TSC, OBC, EUSR and UWPC; and relevant legislation, including OHSA and Reg. 22/04.
• Familiarity with distribution system automation technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through report writing and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated competence in computer programming.
• Project management skills with the ability to organize the project, work with key stakeholders, manage project risks, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• General knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system design.
• Customer focused and demonstrates a pro-active service orientation; must be able to meet customer needs in a flexible but cost-effective manner.
• Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize possibilities and opportunities for change in support of continuous process improvement.
• Accepts work assignments with clear understanding of related quality, quantity, cost and performance targets/expectations.
• Acts as a safety leader by incorporating safety and environmental considerations into business decisions and actions.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, e.g. designers, contractors, suppliers, HONI, various tradespersons, etc.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environment and ability to pivot and react to changing priorities and demands.

Advantages

• Proficiency in IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging protocol, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of peer-to-peer protection and control signals within utility communication networks is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• 6+ years of Engineering experience.

Pay range is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

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