Senior Protection & Control Engineer - Hybrid (Burnaby)

Morson Group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a Senior Engineer - Protection & Control (E5) for a 12-month contract in Burnaby, BC. The role is hybrid with Edmonds Office and involves leading multidisciplinary teams on complex transmission projects, developing designs, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

The candidate will bring 10+ years in electric utilities, P.Eng. with EGBC, and strong experience with protection relays, RTUs, SCADA, RAS, and teleprotection.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a relevant engineering field (electric utilities preferred).
• At least 4 years leading multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC in good standing.
• Strong experience with protection and control equipment (relays, RTUs, SCADA, RAS, teleprotection).
• Solid knowledge of NERC requirements and utility industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex transmission projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specs, calculations and drawings.
• Provide technical expertise in protection and control systems and teleprotection.
• Resolve issues via technical studies and sound engineering judgment.
• Ensure deliverables meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across protection, substation, telecom and other disciplines.

Skills

Protection & Control

Relays & Teleprotection

SCADA & RTUs

RAS (Remedial Action Schemes)

Protection coordination

NERC standards

Engineering design leadership

CAD systems

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC

Tools

CAD systems

SCADA software

Engineering drawing standards

Job description

BC Hydro is seeking a Senior Engineer - Protection & Control (E5) for a 12-month contract in Burnaby, BC. The role is hybrid with Edmonds Office and involves leading multidisciplinary teams on complex transmission projects, developing designs, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

The candidate will bring 10+ years in electric utilities, P.Eng. with EGBC, and strong experience with protection relays, RTUs, SCADA, RAS, and teleprotection.