An established utility leader in British Columbia is looking for a Senior Project Engineer /Lead specializing in Protection & Control (P&C;) to lead complex, multi-disciplinary power transmission and substation projects.
If you have a robust technical background in power systems engineering, NERC compliance, and team leadership, we want to hear from you!
This is a 1 year contract to start with potential to extend - good way to join on a multiyear engagement ( hybrid in Vancouver)
Key Responsibilities: Lead Technical Projects: Coordinate and guide multi-discipline design teams on medium-to-high complexity utility projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Engineering Design & Analysis: Resolve complex design and field engineering challenges across transmission, substation, protection, and telecom systems.
Standards & Compliance: Develop technical standards, establish design bases, and ensure strict alignment with utility and safety regulations.
Stakeholder Management: Work closely with clients and key stakeholders to define project scopes,



set design criteria, approve technical documentation, and monitor progress.
Mentorship & Quality: Provide technical advice and guidance to build internal engineering capabilities and ensure high quality management across deliverables.
Qualifications & Requirements: Must have P.Eng
Minimum 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in power utilities, heavy industrial, or Oil & Gas environments.
Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience leading or coordinating multi-discipline design teams.
Deep experience with protection relays, control and automation devices, RTU, SCADA, RAS, and teleprotection systems.
Strong electric utility background with an understanding of transmission system operations and NERC requirements.
Advanced written/verbal communication, conflict resolution, and familiarity with CAD standards and industry design/analysis software.

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📌 Project Engineer (Protection & Control) (British Columbia)
🏢 TEEMA
📍 British Columbia