Substation Protection & Control Designer

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver, BC, seeks an Electrical Engineer focusing on protection, control, and metering for substations (12 kV–500 kV). You will design and coordinate systems and own key deliverables such as one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

The role requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering, EIT status or pursuing P.Eng, and 4–6 years in power systems or substation design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• EIT registration or eligible for P.Eng progression.

Responsibilities

• Design protection, control, and metering systems for substations (12 kV–500 kV).
• Develop and own deliverables: one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams.
• Prepare specs, reports, construction packages, and test plans.
• Assist outage planning, commissioning documentation, and FAT.
• Provide configuration support for protection relays and automation devices.
• Review vendor drawings and participate in design reviews and safety sessions.
• Support field activities during construction, commissioning, and site visits.

Skills

Power systems

Protection design

Substation design

AutoCAD

Relay software

Education

BEng Electrical

EIT Registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Protection Tools

Relay Software

Job description

Jobtailor in Vancouver, BC, seeks an Electrical Engineer focusing on protection, control, and metering for substations (12 kV–500 kV). You will design and coordinate systems and own key deliverables such as one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

The role requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering, EIT status or pursuing P.Eng, and 4–6 years in power systems or substation design.