P&C Commissioning Engineer

Morson Talent (Canada & USA); Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Specialist P&C Commissioning Engineer for a hybrid role in Burnaby. The position requires extensive experience in engineering, with specific qualifications in P&C commissioning, offering competitive pay ranging from CA$90.00 to CA$110.00 per hour. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of engineering experience, with at least four years in P&C commissioning.
• Strong field experience in P&C testing.
• Intermediate proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering experience to deliver safe and effective solutions.
• Develop designs and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor project delivery and manage costs, quality, safety, and timelines.

Skills

P&C commissioning

Power system protection theory

Technical writing

Field experience

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)

Tools

CAD systems

Industry-standard design software

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$90.00 / hr - CA$110.00 / hr

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Role : Specialist P&C Commissioning Engineer

Location : Edmonds / Hybrid (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays)

Estimated End Date : May 22, 2026 (High chance of extension)

Rate : $110 / hour (INC) | $91.55 / hour (T4)

Key Responsibilities

• Apply ten (10) or more years of experience in engineering to deliver safe, effective solutions on medium to highly complex assignments.
• Develop designs, analyze and resolve technical issues, and interpret engineering specifications.
• Monitor and support project delivery by managing costs, quality, safety, and timelines, including preparing progress reports and coordinating work schedules.
• Solve complex design and field engineering challenges through independent studies and analysis.
• Lead or contribute to the development of technical standards and best practices within the engineering discipline.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, define scopes of service, review technical documentation, and assess work progress to ensure successful project completion.
• Make high-level technical decisions and recommendations, including establishing design criteria and managing engineering resources.

Technical Focus

Provide commissioning and acceptance services for Protection & Control (P&C) systems within transmission and distribution substations (12kV to 500kV).

Conduct power system disturbance analyses, P&C system integration testing, and provide real-time operations support.

Support CPC field technologists, perform field reviews, and accept / seal commissioning documentation.

Author and review P&C commissioning standards.

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on complex P&C project components.

Investigate abnormal system conditions and contribute to fault analysis and contingency planning.

Coordinate special testing procedures and provide operating plan support.

Participate in internal technical committees and recommend improvements to P&C maintenance standards.

Required Qualifications

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in engineering, with at least four (4) years specific to P&C commissioning.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) registered with Engineers & Geoscientists BC, or eligible for registration.

Strong field experience in P&C testing and commissioning best practices.

Proficiency in power system protection theory and application.

Experience in fault analysis and system disturbance investigations.

Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards.

Proficient with industry-standard design and analysis software.

Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Intermediate proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Additional Information

Travel to construction sites is required.

Up to two candidates may be selected.

Digital sign and seal subscription (e.g., Notarius) may be required.

This role offers a high chance of extension beyond the initial end date.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Utilities, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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