Senior Engineer in Control and Protection

-; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Senior Engineer in Control and Protection in Montreal, QC. The successful candidate will lead projects on control systems for substations and power plants, ensuring designs comply with relevant codes. With over 10 years of experience in the field, you’ll work with a dynamic team and enjoy robust opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, especially in engineering for control and protection for substations.
• Experience working on substation or power plant projects with Hydro-Québec is beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of modern protection relay technologies for electrical networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering for substation and generating plant projects.
• Prepare single-line diagrams and layout drawings.
• Conduct load studies, short-circuit studies, and protection coordination studies.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken French

Proven ability to write technical reports

Good knowledge of ETAP, ASPEN, or EasyPower

Experience with protection relays

Functional knowledge of English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

EMTP

EasyPower

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Transport and Distribution unit of AtkinsRéalis is offering a full‑time position for a Senior Engineer in Control and Protection, based in Montreal, QC. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team on provincial, national, and international projects. This position offers excellent opportunities for growth and career development. In the long term, it provides the opportunity to carry out detailed engineering of control and protection systems for HV and MV AC substations, HVDC converter stations, reactive compensation systems (STATCOM, SVC, etc.), and power generation plants (conventional hydroelectric, pumped‑storage hydro, thermal, wind farms, and others). The engineer in this role will be responsible for performing all design activities in compliance with applicable codes and standards, including all AtkinsRéalis policies and procedures regarding safety, environment, and quality assurance. The position reports to the Chief Engineer, Control and Protection.

Your Role

• Perform preliminary and feasibility studies, and detailed engineering for substation and generating plant projects;
• Prepare single‑line diagrams for control and protection systems and auxiliary AC/DC services, as well as layout drawings;
• Produce technical calculation notes for sizing/selection of equipment related to control and protection (current and voltage transformers, etc.) and auxiliary AC/DC equipment;
• Perform load studies, short‑circuit studies, and protection coordination studies;
• Prepare relay protection settings and configuration files;
• Prepare technical specifications, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, and layouts required for the fabrication of control and protection panels;
• Occasionally visit sites for surveys and measurements (equipment layout, data collection, technical support during construction, and grounding studies);
• Work in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary project team.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in engineering for control and protection for substations and power plants;
• Experience working on substation or power plant projects with Hydro‑Québec;
• Experience with Hydro‑Québec projects;
• Good knowledge of software such as ETAP, ASPEN, or EasyPower is an asset;
• Experience with protection relays used in substations and power plants (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, and others) and with SCADA/RTU systems is an asset;
• Experience with software such as PSCAD or EMTP is an asset;
• Proven ability to write technical reports;
• Practical knowledge of modern protection relay technologies for electrical networks;
• Fluency in written and spoken French.
• Functional knowledge of written and spoken English.

Essential Skills at AtkinsRéalis

• Contribution to achieving unit objectives;
• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships;
• Demonstrating kindness in the workplace;
• Leadership and client‑oriented mindset.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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