Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission &Distribution Canada business. We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our well-established Protection &Control team of engineers and designers in Canada. This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and the opportunity to provide technical leadership across utility and renewable energy clients.You will work on projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting designs from early concept through construction and commissioning. This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys technical ownership, mentoring others, and solving complex technical challenges.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership to engineers and designers delivering automation, protection, control, and communications systems for high-voltage substationsServe as Technical Lead on assigned projects, guiding automation designs from conceptual planning through construction and commissioningDevelop and review automation philosophies and application documentsDevelop and review RTU, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and communications system configurations and documentationDevelop and review One-lines, schematics, logic diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagramsSupport automation system integration for utility transmission and distribution substationsLead or participate in engineering design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field inspectionsSupport construction, outage planning, commissioning, and troubleshooting activitiesParticipate in client technical meetings, Safety by Design reviews, and constructability reviewsPrepare or review project scopes, feasibility studies, estimates,



and definition-phase deliverablesAct as a technical point of contact for clients and external partners on assigned projectsMentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of automation standards, tools, and engineering practicesMinimum Qualifications8-15 years of utility-focused automation, protection, control, and metering engineering experienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized universityEligibility for (or current) Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in CanadaExperience with utility automation systems including SCADA, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, telemetry systems, and substation communicationsWorking knowledge of utility communications protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850Experience reviewing and developing automation design deliverables including: logic diagrams, RTU and PLC configurations, communications architecture drawings, One-lines, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagramsFamiliarity with integrating automation systems into high-voltage transmission and distribution substationsPractical knowledge of substation construction, commissioning, and outage planningExperience supporting system testing, troubleshooting, and field commissioning activitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience on EPC projects, and familiarity with utility maintenance and operational practices, are considered strong assetsBenefits & CompensationQualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Versatile Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays,



for those who qualify.The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.Company OverviewQualus 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.EEOWe 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.We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Automation Engineer - Substations (Vancouver)
🏢 Qualus
📍 Vancouver