Protection & Control Engineer / Technologist

bba; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in Edmonton. This role will involve maintaining high voltage apparatus and working on innovative projects in various capacities. You will have the chance to expand your expertise in switchgear, protection, and automation within the energy sector. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and you'll have opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make an impact in the energy and natural resources sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Long-term hiring

Growth opportunities

Participation in innovation projects

Custom training and development plans

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in electrical apparatus maintenance.
• Registered as a professional Engineer in Canada for the position of Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance activities on high voltage apparatus.
• Assist in implementing new apparatus and protection systems for substations.

Skills

Electrical apparatus maintenance

Protection relay testing

Control systems testing

Client relationship management

Technical documentation drafting

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical diploma in Telecommunications

Tools

SCADA systems

DNP3 protocol

Modbus protocol

IEC 61850 protocol

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

• Complete maintenance activities on high voltage apparatus.
  
• Carry out maintenance and new projects in various capacities based on protection and control system standards.
  
• Monitor worksite projects being carried out at our clients’ facilities.
  
• Serve in various roles, including project, proposal and site work leader.
  
• Assist in implementing new apparatus, protection and SCADA systems for substation projects.
  
• Work in outdoor environments in remote locations.
  
• Apply established work methods and ensure their improvement.
  
• Provide protection system support for clients remotely or onsite.
  
• Develop commission protection and control systems on site and within the BBA digital power systems laboratories nationally.
  

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Expand your fields of expertise to include switchgear, protection, automation and supervision of medium- and high-voltage substations.
  
• Demonstrate skills in managing relationships with clients and partners.
  
• Inspire respect and trust in others and create a climate conducive to teamwork.
  
• Promote and sell your skills to peers as well as internal (e.g., directors, project leaders) and external clients.
  
• Show your ability to motivate others, maintain an engaging work environment and value everyone’s contributions.
  
• Able to draft technical documents and become part of an engineering group in various roles.
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
  
• Results-driven
  
• Strong commitment to health and safety
  
• Thirst to learn and excel
  
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
  
• Eco-mindful

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma (technologist) in one of the following areas: electrical engineering, telecommunications or any other relevant training.
  
• Registered as a professional Engineer in Canada for the position of Engineer.
  
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in electrical apparatus maintenance, protection relay and control systems testing.
  
• Demonstrated working experience in operational and brownfield environments with industrial and utility systems.
  
• Comfortable working in severe weather conditions (hot and cold), driving on winter roads, in remote locations, and on forest service roads.
  
• Comfortable working in remote locations with limited means of communication.
  
• Able to consistently lift 70lbs.
  
• Available to travel to our BBA offices across Canada.
  
• Available for short- and long-term work assignments at client sites in Canada.
  
• Asset: Inter-Provincial Construction Electrician, Power Systems Electrician or relevant electrical apprenticeship tickets.
  
• Asset: Bilingual (English and French).
  
• Asset: Experience in power control systems for generation and renewable energy sectors.
  
• Asset: Knowledge and use of different standard protocols like DNP3, Modbus and IEC 61850 within industrial or utility applications.
  

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based).
  
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions.
  
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management.
  
• Participation in innovation projects.
  
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge.
  
• Custom training and development plans.
  

About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.