Senior Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid) Duration: 12-Month Contract (High Likelihood of Extension) Match

Box Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Protection & Control (P&C;) Commissioning Engineer to support one of British Columbia''s largest utility providers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to provide commissioning acceptance services, technical leadership, and operational support for critical transmission and distribution infrastructure across the province.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you''ll play a key role in commissioning Protection & Control systems, supporting real-time power system operations, and resolving complex technical challenges in the field.

Responsibilities Lead commissioning acceptance activities for Protection & Control systems in transmission and distribution substations.

Provide advanced technical support for transmission system protection and control equipment.

Perform power system disturbance analysis, fault investigations, and technical studies.

Support P&C; system integration testing, commissioning standards, and real-time operational activities.

Review, approve, and seal commissioning documentation as the Professional of Record.

Provide technical guidance and support to field technologists and project teams.

Conduct field reviews, site inspections, and commissioning activities throughout British Columbia.

Develop and improve P&C; commissioning and maintenance standards.

Coordinate special testing requirements, contingency plans, and operating procedures.

Participate in multidisciplinary technical committees and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications Registered Professional Engineer (P.

Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for registration.

Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience.





Minimum 4 years of Protection & Control commissioning experience.

Strong technical knowledge of transmission system protection and control.

Experience with P&C; testing, commissioning best practices, fault analysis, and investigations.

Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to travel to construction sites throughout British Columbia as required.

Must Haves 10+ years of engineering experience. 4+ years of Protection & Control commissioning experience. P.

Eng. registration with EGBC (or eligibility).

Robust knowledge of P&C; testing and commissioning best practices.

Field experience with transmission and distribution systems.

Experience performing fault analysis and system investigations.

Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills.

Willingness to travel throughout British Columbia.

Nice to Have Experience supporting transmission systems operating from 12 kV to 500 kV.

Experience with power system disturbance analysis and real-time operations support.

Experience developing commissioning standards and maintenance practices.

Experience supporting Communications, Protection & Control (CPC) field teams.

Work Environment Hybrid work arrangement based out of theoffice in Burnaby (Monday, Thursday, and Friday in office).

Remote candidates located within British Columbia may be considered.

Regular travel to project and construction sites across the province is required.





Opportunity to work on critical electrical infrastructure projects with a high likelihood of contract extension.

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Box Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, Match

Box is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance.

We offer unrivaled expertise with our team''s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry.

We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities Match

Box is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples.

It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination.

Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application.

This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada.

Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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📌 P&C Commissioning Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 MatchBox Consulting Group
📍 Burnaby