Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of protection, control, and metering systems for substations from 12 kV to 500 kV. You will own project deliverables, serve as Project Lead, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.

The role requires a P.Eng. in Canada, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of utility experience, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility protection, control, and metering design.
• Demonstrated experience leading design efforts and coordinating technical deliverables on projects.
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes, AC/DC schematics, and station design practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, technically sound solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to lead work, manage priorities, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations from 12 kV to 500 kV
• Own project-level deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and alignment with client and project requirements
• Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Lead preparation of panel layouts and interconnection drawings
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specifications, and construction packages
• Support development of outage staging, inspection, and testing plans
• Provide technical oversight and perform design reviews of work completed by EITs and designers
• Support construction and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the field
• Participate in and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, supporting design reviews, constructability discussions, and project coordination
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and coordinated designs
• Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work packages
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and development of internal standards and best practices
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Lead and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations from 12 kV to 500 kV
• Own project-level deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and alignment with client and project requirements
• Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Lead preparation of panel layouts and interconnection drawings
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specifications, and construction packages
• Support development of outage staging, inspection, and testing plans
• Provide technical oversight and perform design reviews of work completed by EITs and designers
• Support construction and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the field
• Participate in and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, supporting design reviews, constructability discussions, and project coordination
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and coordinated designs
• Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work packages
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and development of internal standards and best practices
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration
• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility protection, control, and metering design, preferably within transmission and distribution projects
• Demonstrated experience leading design efforts and coordinating technical deliverables on projects
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes, AC/DC schematics, and station design practices
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, technically sound solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Proven ability to lead work, manage priorities, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the design and coordination of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong focus on project management, technical oversight, and client engagement. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and ensure quality deliverables in a multidisciplinary environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Registration
• Utility Protection and Control Design
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Project Management

Hard Skills

• Protection Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• One-Line Diagrams
• Panel Layouts
• Interconnection Drawings
• Engineering Document Preparation
• Outage Staging Plans
• Design Reviews
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

• Substation Design
• Transmission and Distribution
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement
• Technical Oversight