RQ07427 - SCADA Engineer - Burnaby

Randstad; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a SCADA Engineer for a 12‑month role in Burnaby, with potential extension. The E3 engineer delivers design, estimating, planning and quality management for high‑voltage substations and generation assets.

You will join a SCADA design team delivering complex, multi‑discipline capital projects, provide field support, and help ensure safety, quality and timely delivery. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires P.Eng licensed and P2P; BC Hydro/EGBC knowledge preferred.
• Experience with SCADA design, testing and commissioning in utilities.
• Strong documentation and field support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital projects' SCADA design for substations and generation plants.
• Configure and test RTUs, gateways, and IEDs; develop device assignments.
• Prepare design packages, calculations, and test plans.
• Provide field support and training to end users.
• Review work for compliance with BC Hydro standards.

Skills

SCADA systems

Engineering design

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

P.Eng & P2P

Tools

GE RTU (D400, D20, D200, D25, IBOX)

DNP3 protocol

Modbus Plus

Job description

Are you SCADA Engineer with adequate experience in the field? This 12-months role with chances of extension can be a good fit for you.

The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applies theoretical and practical knowledge to provide engineering design, estimating, planning, and quality management services for low to medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Advantages

Location of Services: Edmonds Office, Burnaby or Travel to substations as required

This is an opportunity to work and grow with a renowned company at a competitive rate.

Responsibilities

The P&C Engineering SCADA Design Team provides engineering expertise and support to high voltage transmission substations, generating stations and distribution facilities. Our team also provides project management, design, maintenance and emergency response services to the company and selected external clients. The successful candidate will be part of the SCADA design team delivering complex, multi-discipline capital projects.

• Duties will primarily be focused on delivering capital work involving integration of remote monitoring and control equipment of the power system. Providing design, development and testing of equipment used in substations, generating stations and the distribution system
• Undertakes a variety of engineering assignments and is responsible for a project or part of a project. providing instructions, advice, and technical leadership, including reviewing work and ensuring compliance with standards and procedures; interacting with external service providers and reviewing designs for compliance with BC Hydro standards & practices
• Uses initiative and judgment to develop innovative engineering techniques and applies theoretical and practical knowledge in the analysis and resolution of problems. Discusses unusual problems with senior engineers or the supervisor.
• Maintain strong constructive relationships with internal and external clients and across the organization also including external service providers, contractors and suppliers as required.
• Works under general supervision, with work assigned in terms of specific objectives.
• Reviews overall plans and provides guidance for unusual features.
• Completed work is normally accepted as technically accurate and is reviewed for feasibility and soundness of judgment.
• Checks work and provides guidance to assigned staff.

Additional Experience and Role Accountabilities

• This role requires experience with the design, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of SCADA systems in electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV. Demonstrated experience working with utility SCADA systems design, including the design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of GE RTU products (i.e. GE D400, D20, D200, D25, IBOX), Ethernet networks, DNP3 protocol, Modbus Plus® protocol, and protocol test equipment and software and other similar systems used in electrical utility substations.
• The work is focused on SCADA systems used in transmission stations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro Design Practices.
• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
• Prepare detailed SCADA design packages, device point assignments, and configurations.
• Configuring/program RTUs, gateway devices, user interfaces, network switches/routers, and other IEDs related to the SCADA systems.
• Specify and procure materials, panel assemblies and other related equipment.
• Test and validate device configurations in a lab environment.
• Prepare and execute pre-commissioning test plans for SCADA systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the design process (cross-discipline integration, factory testing, installation, commissioning).
• Provide training for end-users and peers on the theory and operational use of the installed or modified equipment/systems.

Qualifications

Must haves:

• P.eng & valid P2P
• Class 5 driver's license
• Basic First Aid certification

Nice to haves:

• Automation and SCADA experience
• Any NERC related experience
• Previous utility experience

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.