Power Communication Protocol Developer

Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Developer in Montreal to focus on power communication protocols and integration within their Smart Grid Technology Lab. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience with communications protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and proficiency in C/C++. Knowledge of networking and strong problem-solving skills are essential. The company aims to maintain a French-speaking work environment while requiring proficiency in English for communication. Competitive compensation and supportive workspace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related.
• Experience with power/industrial communication protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or other system-level languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate power communication protocols.
• Design and implement communication modules.
• Troubleshoot communication issues and support testing.

Skills

Power communication protocols

C/C++ or system-level languages

Networking fundamentals

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Testing tools

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.
• Nice to have hands-on experience with testing tools or protocol analyzers.

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.