Senior Engineer – Protection & Control

Jobtailor; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced electrical design engineer to lead protection, control, and metering design for substations. You will own key project deliverables, develop one-line diagrams and interconnections, and coordinate multidisciplinary designs to satisfy client requirements.

You will mentor junior engineers, review engineering documents, and support FATs and field commissioning, ensuring quality and timely project completion across transmission and distribution initiatives.

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 4 years of experience in utility protection, control, and metering design.
• Experience leading design efforts and coordinating technical deliverables.
• Experience with BC Hydro or similar utilities is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, relaying schemes, and drawings.
• Exposure to SCADA and automation systems design is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to interface with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design of protection, control, and metering systems for substations.
• Own project-level deliverables for quality, completeness, and client alignment.
• Serve as Project Lead on diagrams, wiring, and protection schematics.
• Lead panel layout and interconnection drawing preparation.
• Prepare and review engineering documents, specs, and construction packages.
• Support outage staging, inspection, and testing plans.
• Provide technical oversight and design reviews for EITs and designers.
• Support field construction and commissioning, troubleshooting on site.
• Participate in FATs and inspections; act as client contact for reviews.
• Collaborate with civil/structural, telecom, and other teams to ensure integration.
• Help manage scope, schedule, and budget for work packages.
• Contribute to quality assurance and internal standards.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Protection tools

Relay software

Job description

• Lead and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV)
• Take ownership of project-level deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and alignment with client and project requirements
• Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects, including: Developing and reviewing one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Leading the preparation of panel layouts and interconnection drawings
• Preparing and reviewing engineering documents, specifications, and construction packages
• Supporting 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 (civil/structural, physical, telecom, etc.) 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 4 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
• Experience working with BC Hydro or similar utilities is considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes, AC/DC schematics, and station design practices
• Exposure to SCADA and automation systems design and implementation is considered an asset
• Understanding of utility maintenance and operational practices is an asset
• 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; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset

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 lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Protection Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• One-Line Diagrams
• Panel Layouts
• Interconnection Drawings
• Engineering Document Preparation
• Outage Staging Plans
• Testing Plans
• SCADA Systems Design
• Relay Software Familiarity

Soft Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Substations
• Transmission and Distribution
• BC Hydro
• Utility Maintenance Practices
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Protection and Controls Tools