Test Engineer

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefit Options

Paid Holiday Shutdown

Summer Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses

Job summary

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is seeking a Test Engineer to help shape power system reliability. You will review requirements, draft test procedures, and perform FAT with MV switchgear and IEDs, ensuring compliance with project needs and safety standards.

The role requires expertise in protection schemes, relay logic, DNP 3.0, IEC 61850, and hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office. Travel may be required to support customers and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with MV switchgear and electric distribution systems.
• Experience with manufacturing or field service of MV switchgear is an asset.
• Familiar with utility and commercial/industrial best practices for medium-voltage applications.
• Introductory knowledge of protection schemes, relay logic and programming, and automation engineering.
• Knowledge of communication protocols/standards, such as DNP 3.0 and IEC 61850.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including IEEE, IEC, and NFPA.
• Proficient computer skills, including Oracle and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements during design stage and finalize relays and automation requirements.
• Develop logic diagrams and verify schematics for applications and programming.
• Create, execute, and document detailed test procedures for FAT of S&C and third‑party IEDs with MV switchgear.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to host customers during FAT to ensure a positive experience.
• Provide cost estimates and technical insights to support proposal development.
• Offer post‑commissioning support to customers via phone or MS Teams to ensure proper operation.

Skills

MV switchgear

Protection schemes

Relay logic

Automation engineering

DNP 3.0

IEC 61850

IEEE IEC NFPA knowledge

Communication protocols

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join Our Team as an Test Engineer!

Work arrangement:

Onsite

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team membersand are committed to transparency in our pay practices.The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $79970 - $105966.08 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 5% of annual base earnings.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements during design stage and work with design project engineers to finalize the relays and automation requirements.
• Develop logic diagrams and verify the schematic drawings for applications and programming.
• Use customer and/or equipment specifications to develop, execute, and document detailed test procedures for factory acceptance testing of S&C and third-party IEDs integrated with S&C MV switchgear for utility and commercial/industrial customers.
• Work alongside Project Managers and other team members to host customers during the FAT, guaranteeing exceptional service and a positive experience at S&C locations.
• Assist in the proposal development process by supplying detailed cost estimates and providing relevant technical insights to ensure a comprehensive and effective submission.
• Provide customers post-commissioning support over the phone or MS Teams to ensure equipment operates according to customer requirements.
• Independently resolve any issues during the testing process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues during the testing process, as required.
• Apply knowledge of industry standards and communication protocols to ensure compliance with protection and control projects.
• Stay abreast with the latest technology advancements, new products, systems, and features and apply knowledge to S&C projects to remain competitive in the market.
• Continue development of Standard Work Practices to aid in effective and consistent project execution, with a focus on simplifying design and increasing efficiency.
• Recognize and adhere to S&C and industry safety practices and champion safe working practices.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with MV switchgear and electric distribution systems.
• Prior experience with manufacturing or field service of MV switchgear is an asset.
• Familiar with utility and commercial/industrial best practices for medium-voltage applications.
• Introductory knowledge of protection schemes, relay logic and programming, and automation engineering.
• Knowledge of communication protocols/standards, such as DNP 3.0 and IEC 61850.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including IEEE, IEC, and NFPA.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience using Oracle and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiar with site-based safety protocols and experience interacting with de-energized medium-voltage switchgear.
• Interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships in person and in a remote environment.
• Proficient communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation); able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to successfully present to customers in a small, face-to-face environment.
• Practical organizational, planning and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling diverse projects and assignments
• The ability to travel as required (domestically and internationally).

Physical Effort:

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment:

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure:

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team.S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
• Paid Holiday Shutdown
• Summer Hours
• Seniority Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
• Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform, which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team that believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.