Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

WSP in Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join their dynamic National Electrical Team. This role involves leading the design of protection systems for capital projects, ensuring projects meet client standards and are delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, specifically in power systems protection, and will collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to innovation and safety in the energy sector, where your expertise will contribute to shaping sustainable energy solutions across Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and power systems protection.
• Professional engineering license (P.Eng) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall protection design for capital projects and ensure compliance with client standards.
• Conduct detailed reviews of protection schemes and provide design support during implementation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Protection

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Consulting Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Design Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our National Electrical Team, located in one of our Ontario offices located in Thornhill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa or Kitchener.

As the Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer, the successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and consulting experience in T&D projects – specific to substations. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and consulting experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will conduct detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design, focusing on anti-islanding schemes, generator intertie settings, SPS schemes, etc.;
• You will lead overall protection design for all capital projects and define relay protection functionality/scheme in accordance with Client standards;
• You will review contractor provided relay settings, logic diagrams, and operational descriptions for all capital projects;
• You will review/perform area relay coordination and determine what level of area coordination is required/needed;
• You will review contractor provided relay settings for all temporary builds and construction sequence steps;
• You will review/provide input to Owner’s Aspen model changes as required for individual capital projects;
• You will provide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning;
• You will provide feedback to Owner on existing standards and help refine the Owner’s design practices;
• You will ensure all as-built documentation gets filed appropriately;
• You will lead overall automation and integration design for all capital projects;
• You will review/design SCADA point indexes;
• You will review contractor provided HMI screens/settings;
• You will review/design Protection settings and settings basis;
• You will review/create substation level operational descriptions;
• You will track all required licenses/firewalls and key automation and integration deliverables needed for project implementation;
• You will maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects;
• You will maintain good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects;
• You will exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct;
• You will perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Professional engineering license (P.Eng) required;
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant post education experience in electrical engineering, power systems protection and control, preferably in consulting environment;
• Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below;
• Proficient with various engineering design tools and software;
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and results orientation;
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment;
• Efficient communications and ability to work remotely;
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety;
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements;
• Occasional travel may be required.

About Us:

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.