Network Engineer - Power Systems (OT)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Brossard; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power systems company in Canada is seeking a Network Engineer – Power Systems to provide technical support and automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience. Responsibilities include customer support, contributing to product specifications, and ensuring power grid reliability. This role offers competitive pay and superior benefits, fostering a supportive environment aimed at employee growth.

Benefits

Annual RRSP contribution

Top tier health insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with power system automation and controls.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred but not required.
• Desire to learn about power system communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and power system automation solutions.
• Teach, advise, and support customers to ensure power grid reliability.
• Contribute to product specifications and technical papers.

Skills

Knowledge of SONET technology

Experience with wired protection network communications

Strong communication and presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Creativity in engineering solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Networking or related field

Tools

Communications test sets and analyzers

TCP/IP

Fiber optics

Job description

As a Network Engineer – Power Systems (OT), you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and power system automation solutions. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?

As a Network Engineer – Power Systems (OT), a typical day might include:

• Knowledge and understanding of SONET technology, multiplexers, and legacy TDM interface e.g. C37.94, Async (EIA232)
• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems communications such as fiber links, radio connections, IP systems, switches, routers, LAN/WAN networks, servers, and TCP/IP.
• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact.
• Applying principles, theories, standard techniques, and concepts to provide solutions to a variety of problems.
• Contributing to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participating in SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Supporting SEL products and solution troubleshooting to get to root cause of a problem
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

This role might be for you if you…

• Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems.
• Desire to be involved in the cutting‑edge technology of communication technology and protocols.
• Are familiar with fiber optic, microwave and spread‑spectrum radio.
• Have experience with wired protection and control network communications systems, including TDM and Ethernet technologies, communications test sets and analyzers, time synchronization and distribution, and industry network design and security practices
• Have a passion for teaching others for their growth and for yours
• Enjoy applying creativity to your engineering solutions everyday
• Enjoy every day being different versus everyday being predictable

We are looking for someone with preferred qualifications and abilities:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Networking or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with power system automation and controls
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of wired protection and control network communications systems, fiber optic, microwave and spread‑spectrum radio.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
• Bilingual in English and French is preferred, but not required.

Location

This position can be located in either Barrie, Ontario or Brossard, Quebec.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• SEL makes an annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution for eligible employees. The group RRSP also supports personal contributions.
• We offer top tier health insurance that includes extended coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: Statutory paid holidays, personal holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 15 days, 9 paid sick days, parental leave that covers up to 90% of regular earnings, and family medical and compassionate leave.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, and adoption assistance.

Pay Range Data

105,000$ - 150,000$ CAD per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and job‑related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.