Senior P&C Commissioning Engineer

Raise; Burnaby; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Senior Engineer, Commissioning P&C for a leading electrical energy supplier in Canada. The role involves providing technical support and commissioning acceptance services for P&C systems on transmission systems, requiring substantial experience and expertise in the field.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Travel to construction sites

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant engineering experience in transmission system protection and control.
• Knowledge of P&C testing, commissioning practices, fault analysis, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support field technologists with reviews of P&C equipment installations.
• Investigate system disturbances and abnormal conditions.
• Coordinate special testing and operating procedures.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Recruitment Advisor - Western Canada at Raise

Engineer, Commissioning P&C

• Pay Rate: $98/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 1 year with a high chance of extension
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is hiring a Senior Engineer, Commissioning P&C on behalf of our client, a leading electrical energy supplier in Canada. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team.

Note: The pay rate is based on an incorporated contractor owning their own business, but applications for a T4 arrangement are also considered where applicable.

Description

The Commissioning P&C Engineer will have a strong technical background in transmission system protection and control, with practical and theoretical knowledge of power system parameters and protection systems. Responsibilities include providing commissioning acceptance services and advanced technical support for P&C systems on transmission systems, interacting with various business units. The role involves commissioning acceptance of equipment in substations with voltages from 12kV to 500kV, testing standards, power system disturbance analysis, system monitoring, and real-time support.

Responsibilities

• Support field technologists with reviews of P&C equipment installations, accept and seal documentation, and review standards.
• Assist project teams with P&C complexities as a subject matter expert.
• Investigate system disturbances and abnormal conditions.
• Support real-time power system operations through technical studies and procedures.
• Coordinate special testing and operating procedures.
• Develop contingency and short-term operating plans.
• Support field technologists with technical issues and relay spares.
• Recommend modifications to P&C maintenance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary committees to solve technical problems.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant engineering experience in transmission system protection and control.
• Knowledge of P&C testing, commissioning practices, fault analysis, and investigations.
• Experience supporting real-time power system operations and technical data interpretation.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng license, with proof of permit to practice, registered with EGBC.
• Intermediate English skills, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office (Mon, Thu, Fri).
• Travel to construction sites required.
• Contractors must supply their own Windows 10/11 laptop and smartphone for work.

Additional Notes

Raise is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants, including underrepresented groups, to apply. For accommodations, visit Raise Accommodations.