Power Communication Protocol Developer

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is hiring a Developer for the Smart Grid Technology Lab in Markham. The role focuses on developing, maintaining and integrating power communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3 and Modbus.

You will work with gateways, EMS, SCADA and energy devices, while troubleshooting issues and supporting testing and validation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with power/automation background and is proficient in C/C++, Go, Rust or Python,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with power system protection/automation background.
• Experience with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104 or similar protocols.
• Proficiency in system-level languages (C/C++, Go, Rust, Python) and networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, or integrate power communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus).
• Design and implement communication modules, data modeling, and protocol interaction logic.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate protocols into gateways, EMS, SCADA, or energy devices.
• Troubleshoot communication issues and support system-level testing and validation.
• Prepare technical documentation and work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Go

Rust

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (power/automation)

Tools

SCL files

Protocol analyzers

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Developer.

About the team:

The Smart Grid Technology Lab’s research focuses on Power electronics, Energy Management Systems and other Smart Grid Technologies, applying the latest technology to the digital power industry. The lab has become a research organization with many significant industry achievements.

About the job:

• Develop, maintain, or integrate power communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus — strong in any one of them is acceptable).
• Participate in the design and implementation of communication modules, data modeling, and protocol interaction logic.
• Work with internal teams to integrate protocols into company platforms (e.g., gateways, EMS, SCADA, or energy devices).
• Troubleshoot communication issues and support system-level testing and validation.
• Prepare technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

About the ideal candidate:

• Hold a bachelor's or a Master's degree in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or with a related background in power system protection and automation.
• Experience with at least one of the following power/industrial communication protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104, or similar.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or other system-level languages (e.g., Go, Rust, or Python for integration-level work).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, sockets).
• Ability to work with engineering documentation and technical standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Nice to have experience with power automation, protection, microgrids, renewable energy systems, or embedded systems and familiarity with SCL files, MMS/GOOSE concepts, or protocol stack development.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools or protocol analyzers is an asset.

Huawei aims to support a French-speaking work environment for its employees in Quebec. We have taken steps to avoid requiring a language other than French for this position. However, proficiency in English is essential for this role for the following reasons:

The person will be required to communicate regularly with colleagues located outside Quebec, where English is the primary language used for communication between offices. In addition, the nature of the tasks related to this position, which falls within a highly specialized field of artificial intelligence, also requires knowledge of English.