Senior Power System Protection Engineer

Jobgether; Canada; Presencial; CAD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee ownership

401(k) plan with employer match

Remote work in the United States

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Senior Power System Protection Engineer based in Canada to lead protection studies, relay settings, and coordination for transmission and generation facilities including renewable resources. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure regulatory and reliability requirements are met.

You will work with DFR/SCADA systems, ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, and other protection tools while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
• 45 years of experience in power system protection or related consulting.
• Strong understanding of protection principles, relay settings, short-circuit analysis and coordination.
• Experience with inverter-based resources (IBRs) and conventional generation is a plus.
• Familiarity with DFRs, disturbance monitoring systems, SCADA, and substation communications.
• Experience with protection software such as ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, PSSE, PSCAD, SEL QuickSet, GE UR Setup.
• Hands-on experience with SEL equipment and scripting in SEL QuickSet.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and their application to protection systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform power system protection studies and short-circuit analyses.
• Review protection systems, relay settings and coordination practices.
• Evaluate DFRs, SCADA, and substation monitoring for regulatory compliance.
• Assess disturbance monitors and fault recorders to meet requirements.
• Support clients with NERC/practice standards compliance activities.
• Prepare engineering calculations ensuring budget/schedule/quality.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop process documentation and work instructions.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency and delivery quality.

Conocimientos

Power system protection

Short-circuit analysis

Protection coordination

DFR/SCADA familiarity

IBR experience

NERC standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Independent work

Travel readiness

Educación

Electrical Engineering degree

Herramientas

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

CAPE

PSSA9E

PSCAD

SEL QuickSet

GE Enervista UR Setup

Descripción del empleo

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Power System Protection Engineer based in Canada.

We are seeking an experienced Power System Protection Engineer to support the development of a safer, more reliable, and resilient electrical grid. In this role, you will conduct advanced power system studies, evaluate protection schemes, and help clients meet evolving regulatory and reliability requirements. You will work across transmission systems and generation facilities, including renewable energy and inverter-based resources. Combining technical expertise with project leadership, you will identify system gaps, recommend improvements, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. You will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex energy challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to the future of the power industry through innovative engineering and grid modernization initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Perform power system protection studies using tools such as ETAP and ASPEN OneLiner, including short-circuit analysis and protection coordination for transmission systems and generation facilities.

• Review existing protection systems, relay settings, and coordination practices to identify potential issues and recommend technical improvements.

• Evaluate Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs), SCADA systems, and substation monitoring capabilities, configurations, and data recording functionality against applicable regulatory requirements, including NERC PRC-028 and ERCOT NOGRR255.

• Conduct gap assessments of existing disturbance monitoring systems, including Dynamic Disturbance Recorders (DDRs) and Fault Recorders (FRs), and recommend improvements to meet technical and regulatory requirements.

• Support clients with NERC compliance activities, including standards PRC-002, PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-027, PRC-028, and other relevant reliability requirements.

• Prepare engineering calculations using established technical principles and methodologies while ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Lead assigned projects by delegating tasks to junior engineers, coordinating team activities, and ensuring successful delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on protection engineering principles and best practices.

• Develop and maintain process documentation, flowcharts, work instructions, and other materials to support project continuity and consistency.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, optimize team capacity, and maintain the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on power systems engineering.

• 4–5 years of experience in power system protection, engineering studies, or related consulting services.

• Strong understanding of power system protection principles, protective relays, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.

• Experience working with inverter-based resources (IBRs), including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. Experience with conventional generation facilities is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs), disturbance monitoring systems, SCADA, and substation communication systems.

• Experience with power system analysis and protection software, such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, ETAP, PSS®E, PSCAD, SEL QuickSet, and GE Enervista UR Setup.

• Hands‑on experience with SEL equipment and software, including developing programming files using SEL QuickSet.

• General understanding of NERC reliability standards and their application to protection systems and maintenance.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, with expected travel of 10% or less.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of employee premiums covered.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Employee ownership opportunity through the MyShare Employee Ownership Program.

• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match, fully vested from day one.

• Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in the power and energy sector.

• Remote work arrangement within the United States, as specified in the original posting.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative energy projects and the development of a modern, secure, and resilient electrical grid.