Power Systems Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Brossard; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Top-tier health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual vacation accrual

Sick days

Parental leave (up to 90%)

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Wellness programs

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Brossard, QC, is seeking a Protection Engineer to design and implement protection and control schemes for power systems. You will create relay settings for transmission, distribution, and industrial clients, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of protection principles, relay coordination, and industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NERC).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with electric power systems.
• Experience with protective relays, settings, and testing.
• Experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS.
• Proficient in French and English (oral and written).
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement protection schemes for power systems.
• Create protective relay settings for utilities and industrial clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess requirements and implement protection strategies.
• Perform system testing and commissioning of protection schemes.
• Adhere to SEL values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Power systems knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use innovative technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Engineer – Protection in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

**Fluent French and English Required**

As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.
• Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.
• Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
• You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
• You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
• You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices
• Demonstrated experience in system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing
• Demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.
• Proficiency in French and English (oral and written).
• Available to travel.

Location:
Brossard, QC, is an exceptional job location that seamlessly blends career opportunities with an unparalleled quality of life. Nestled in the vibrant province of Quebec, Brossard offers a dynamic and multicultural work environment with a thriving economy. As a suburb of Montreal, it provides easy access to one of North America’s most culturally rich and diverse cities. Brossard boasts a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a high standard of living. With its strategic location, employees enjoy proximity to various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The city’s commitment to green spaces and recreational facilities ensures a healthy work-life balance. Embrace career growth and fulfillment in Brossard, where professional success harmonizes with a welcoming community and a beautiful natural backdrop.

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

We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II 82,000.00$ - 128,200.00$ or a Project Engineer III 93,800.00$ - 146,800.00$. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. #SEL25

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.