Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineer

Raise; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is hiring a Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineer to manage complex projects and engineering oversight. The role involves substantial collaboration with stakeholders and provides opportunities for travel across British Columbia and beyond. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of project delivery processes and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Minimum of 15 paid vacation days

Lifetime pension

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive engineering experience in power systems.
• Experience leading multi-discipline design for medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering components of complex projects including scope, schedule, and cost.
• Coordinate engineering work and lead internal reviews on projects.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Telecommunications

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineer

Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineer

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Recruitment Advisor- Western Canada at Raise

Pay Rate: $144, 850 /per year, depending on experience

Permanent Position

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a Protection, Control and Telecommunications 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.

Description

The Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineering Division is responsible for engineering ’s P&C and Telecom systems & networks. These systems contribute to a safe and reliable operation of ’s electric system while meeting the performance requirements of system planners, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders. The division contributes to engineering studies, specifications, standards, design solutions, construction documentation, and provides engineering oversight of work done by our engineering service partners. It provides technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning in the project lifecycle. The division is also responsible for deploying and sustaining numerous regulatory standards, including cyber security standards and compliance practices for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and telecommunication systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a wide variety of projects, each with its own unique scope, assets, stakeholders, risks and technical aspects. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to ’s facilities located throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and internationally.

Accountabilities

• Manage the engineering component (Scope, Schedule and Cost) of large and/or technically complex projects which typically have a considerable profile, complexity and risk. Projects may include work being designed entirely within the organization , entirely outside of the organization, or a combination thereof. Typical projects are Protection and Control centric upgrades and Telecommunication upgrades
• Perform the Owner's Engineer Lead role on projects where some or all of the engineering work is done by a third party such as an outside consultant or equipment vendor. As an Owner's Engineer Lead, you will coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of work designed by a third party.
• Work closely with project managers to manage the scope, schedule and cost of the project. You will identify and manage the project technical risks, including system integration with the existing transmission system and other issues. (functional managers to establish the engineering teams on your projects)
• Establish design and review plans, strategies, schedules and resource requirements for the engineering work on your projects.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of technical specifications and drawings and may manage engineering consultant's contracts - work with Construction and Contract Management, the Engineering teams, Quality Management, and Field Operations to ensure that technical support is provided during manufacturing, construction and commissioning and that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Make or review recommendations and other types of communications to management on complex project matters. This may include presenting to senior management and the executive.
• Coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their work. You may mentor and coach others performing project engineer roles, either within the department or in other groups.
• Assist in the development of department objectives and performance measurements and support the the technical and operational performance of the team to meet these objectives and other business needs.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of engineering processes and workflows, review- procedures, and quality assurance practices
• Proactively undertake and/or significantly contribute to problem identification, risk mitigation, and the development of customized solutions to complex engineering problems considering value, benefit, and risk to .
• Chair meetings to address engineering problems, attends and addresses seminars, courses, meetings, and conferences, and prepares and delivers presentations to various audiences.
  
  

What You Bring

• 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in transmission power systems, industrial control systems, telecommunication networks, cybersecurity, or systems engineering.
• 4 years leading and coordinating multi-discipline design on medium to large projects, preferably on projects similar in nature
• Experience with telecom and/ or protection and control projects is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of ’s project delivery processes and design practice is an asset.
• Site experience on large construction projects such as hydroelectric stations, substations or transmission lines is an asset.
• Engineering experience through the total project life cycle, from conceptual design through to testing and commissioning is considered an asset.
• Experience managing Owner’s reviews of multi-discipline engineering work being completed externally is an asset.
• Good understanding of Project Management processes.
• Education and skills
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities. Preferred areas of study include computer engineering, control systems, telecommunications, systems engineering, or power engineering.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). The individual shall be proficient with EGBC quality management guidelines, continuing education requirements and code of ethics.
• Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the transmission system and operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance the project, including coordinating and influencing various parties both within the organization and with external delivery partners and stakeholders.
  

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
  
  

What Else You Should Know

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing.
• Applicants who do not meet full qualifications or those with lesser work experience may be considered for a lower-level position.
  
  

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