P&C Specialist Commissioning Engineer

Ian Martin Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

15 paid vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Protection & Control (P&C) Specialist Commissioning Engineer in Burnaby, BC. The role involves verifying and approving P&C systems, leading testing, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Travel across British Columbia and occasional North American travel are expected.

You will contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of protection and control networks, ensuring safe and reliable grid operation while meeting stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian universities.
• P.Eng certification and permit to practice required.
• 10+ years in transmission/industrial control or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in P&C commissioning.
• Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C systems.
• Develop and review commissioning plans with engineering teams.
• Review deliverables and test results for PoR.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare engineering deliverables per EGBC standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

P&C commissioning

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng

Job description

Protection & Control (P&C) Specialist Commissioning Engineer

• Pay Rate: $131,000.00 to $150,000.00 Annually
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Protection & Control (P&C) Specialist Commissioning Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

As a Specialist Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in verifying and approving P&C systems before they are placed into service. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure assets are properly installed, tested, and commissioned.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment. While based in Burnaby, the position includes travel to sites across British Columbia and occasional travel within North America

The Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering Division is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of our clients protection and control systems and networks. These systems ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the electrical grid while meeting the needs of planners, regulators, customers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities:
• Serve as a subject matter expert in P&C commissioning for projects
• Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for commissioning results
• Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C systems and equipment
• Develop and review commissioning and staging plans in coordination with engineering teams and the Control Center
• Review and approve commissioning deliverables and test results
• Provide oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities
• Support field commissioning teams and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning
• Participate in constructability reviews and project planning
• Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members
• Additional accountabilities:
• Validate field test results and provide final approval as PoR
• Collaborate with Field Operations, Quality Management, and project teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables in accordance with EGBC and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and quality practices
• Identify risks and develop practical, value-driven engineering solutions
• Lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent the team in technical forums
• Support departmental objectives and performance goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, or systems engineering
• At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating P&C commissioning on medium to large projects
• Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project impacts
• Experience in P&C design, settings, or systems engineering is considered an asset
• Strong commissioning experience with P&C systems is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, and technical writing skills
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Familiarity with design practices and project delivery processes is an asset
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities
• P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired

What our client offers

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.