Substation Protection & Control - Engineer-in-Training II

UNAVAILABLE; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Protection & Controls Electrical Engineer-in-Training II to join our Transmission & Distribution Canada team in Vancouver. You will contribute to protection, control, and metering system designs for substations from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting project delivery from concept through commissioning.

This role is ideal for an engineer with several years of experience who is ready to grow technically, take ownership of deliverables, and contribute to project execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for / working toward P.Eng. designation.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design.

Responsibilities

• Design protection, control, and metering systems for substations (12 kV–500 kV) with limited supervision.
• Develop and own key deliverables: one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC wiring diagrams, panel layouts.
• Prepare and review specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans.
• Assist in outage planning and commissioning documentation.
• Configure protection relays and automation devices.
• Review vendor drawings for conformance with project specifications and design intent.
• Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments.
• Provide field support during construction and commissioning.
• Travel to client sites as required during project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated designs.
• Manage assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Protection & control design

Substation experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualusin our Transmission & Distribution Canada business. We are seeking aProtection & Controls Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) IIto join our well-established team of engineers and designers.

This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of utility projects, and the opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility across all stages of substation project delivery.

You will contribute to protection, control, and metering system designs for substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting projects from early concept through construction and commissioning. This position is ideal for an engineer with several years of experience who is ready to grow technically, take ownership of design deliverables, and contribute to project execution within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision

• Support and gradually take ownership of key design deliverables, including:

  • One-line diagrams and protection schematics

  • AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Panel layouts and interconnection diagrams

  • Protection and control design criteria and philosophies

• Prepare and review engineering documents, including specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans

• Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation

• Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices

• Review vendor drawings and technical submissions to ensure alignment with project specifications and design intent

• Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments

• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews

• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, electrical layout, telecom, etc.) to ensure coordinated designs

• Support project delivery by managing assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints

• Demonstrate initiative in taking on increasing responsibility and contributing to technical problem-solving

• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes

• Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineeringfrom a recognized university
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for / working toward P.Eng. designation
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable)
• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays

Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.