Senior Protection & Control Substation Engineer - Remote

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Saskatoon, Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to lead the design of high‑voltage substations and protecting, controlling, and automating systems as part of a growing team.

Location near Saskatoon or Winnipeg with remote work options; requires Electrical Engineering degree, Canadian PE eligibility, and 6–8 years of relevant experience; strong English communication and professional representation of the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in electrical utility, power systems, protection and control, or substation engineering.
• Experience in protection and control design for electric substations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to autonomously manage workload to control multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy, while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong English language skills (verbal and written), with the ability to develop strong business relationships and represent Primary in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage utility and private substations, serving as the primary technical resource for protection, control, automation, and associated systems.
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables, including protection and control schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control logic, protection settings, equipment specifications, calculations, and related design documentation.
• Design and develop protection and control systems for substations, including protective relaying, instrument transformers, station service systems, breaker and switchgear controls, metering, annunciation, and automation systems.
• Perform and oversee engineering studies and calculations related to protection and control, including short‑circuit analysis, protection coordination, CT/VT application, relay settings, load calculations, and control circuit design.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions through system modelling, analysis, and problem‑solving.
• Manage the technical execution of projects, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Mentor and direct engineers, designers, and drafters to achieve project objectives and maintain technical excellence.
• Prepare project estimates, material take‑offs, procurement documentation, and technical specifications.
• Build and maintain client relationships, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide technical leadership during vendor and contractor engagements.
• Support site visits, inspections, construction activities, testing, and commissioning to ensure safe and accurate implementation of designs.
• Maintain project documentation and contribute to a collaborative, safety‑focused, and high‑performing engineering team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to lead the design of high‑voltage substations and protecting, controlling, and automating systems as part of a growing team.

Location near Saskatoon or Winnipeg with remote work options; requires Electrical Engineering degree, Canadian PE eligibility, and 6–8 years of relevant experience; strong English communication and professional representation of the company.