Specialist Protection & Control (P&C;) Commissioning Engineer Location: Burnaby, BC – Hybrid
Contract: 12 Months, with strong potential for extension
Compensation: $110–$115/hr INC | $91–$95/hr TERM
Client: BC Hydro
TEEMA is currently seeking an experienced Specialist Protection & Control (P&C;) Commissioning Engineer to support BC Hydro on a long-term contract opportunity.
This senior-level position will provide commissioning acceptance services and advanced technical support for Protection & Control systems across BC Hydro’s transmission and distribution substations, ranging from 12kV to 500kV .
The successful candidate will bring extensive transmission P&C; experience and will act as a technical subject matter expert supporting commissioning, field operations, project teams, and the operation of BC Hydro’s power system.
Responsibilities Provide commissioning acceptance and advanced technical support for P&C; systems.
Support testing and commissioning of P&C; equipment across transmission and distribution substations.
Perform P&C; system integration testing and field reviews of equipment installations and modifications.
Review, accept, and seal commissioning documentation.
Investigate system disturbances, faults, and abnormal operating conditions and recommend corrective actions.
Provide technical support to Communications, Protection & Control field technologists.
Support project teams as a P&C; subject matter expert.




Develop and review P&C; commissioning and maintenance standards.
Coordinate specialized testing requirements and operating procedures.
Support technical studies, contingency planning, and real-time power system operations.
Qualifications Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience .
Minimum 4 years of Protection & Control commissioning experience .
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC, or registered in another jurisdiction and eligible for registration in BC.
Strong knowledge of P&C; testing and commissioning best practices.
Hands‑on experience working in substation and field environments.
Experience with fault analysis, system disturbances, and technical investigations.
Strong technical writing and presentation capabilities.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with CAD systems, engineering drawings, and standard industry design/analysis software.
Work Arrangement This position is based out of BC Hydro’s Edmonds office in Burnaby with a hybrid work arrangement. Work from home from elsewhere within British Columbia may be considered; however, candidates must be available for travel to BC Hydro sites throughout the province as required.
Candidates must successfully complete the required background check and drug & alcohol testing prior to starting.

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📌 Commissioning Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 TEEMA
📍 British Columbia