Senior Electrical Engineer

Morson Edge (Canada); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge (Canada) seeks a senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in protection, control, and transmission system operations to deliver high-complexity utility projects. The role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, sound decision making, and adherence to budget and schedules.

You will work on medium to high complexity projects, ensuring safe, high-quality engineering solutions. A P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng. registration with EGBC or eligible for immediate registration.
• 10+ years in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• 4+ years leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong electric utility background with transmission system and operations.

Skills

Protection relays

RTU/SCADA

NERC knowledge

Transmission operations

Project management

Cost control

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. registration / eligible

Job description

The Engineer E5 is a senior engineering professional responsible for delivering innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services on medium to high complexity projects and operations. This role supports Utility projects by providing safe, high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring work is completed within budget and on schedule. The position requires strong technical expertise in protection and control systems, leadership of multidisciplinary design teams, and the ability to make complex engineering decisions that support transmission system operations and project success within a utility environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for immediate registration
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong electric utility engineering background with transmission system and operations perspective.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of protection relays, control and automation devices, RTU, SCADA, RAS, and teleprotection systems
• Good working knowledge of NERC requirements
• Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project interactions
• Good working knowledge of project management principles and project delivery processes
• Ability to manage engineering scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives effectively
• Strong technical problem-solving and engineering decision-making capability
• Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and industry design/analysis software