Role: Protection & Control (P&C;) Design Engineer – Level E4

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Number of Vacancies: 4

Compensation:

Maximum INC Rate: $96.11/hour

Maximum T4 Rate: $79.43/hour

Position Overview

This role involves working on Protection & Control (P&C;) system design for high-voltage substations (12kV to 500kV). The successful candidate will contribute to design efforts, perform analysis, resolve technical challenges, and ensure delivery of engineering documentation aligned with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Apply sound engineering judgment to develop safe and effective design solutions.

- Prepare and review engineering documents such as specifications, proposals, estimates, test plans, hazard logs, and design basis documentation.

- Generate signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Skilled of Record (PoR) in compliance with applicable professional standards.

- Develop detailed P&C; design packages including equipment layouts, single line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, material lists, and external connections.

- Specify and procure materials, panel assemblies, and related equipment.

- Conduct condition assessment investigations and provide evaluation reports with recommendations.

- Prepare commissioning test plans and documentation.

- Provide construction support, including field reviews as needed.





- Offer technical guidance to junior staff and perform peer reviews.

- Deliver training on installed or modified systems to peers and end users.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Minimum 8 years of experience in a relevant electrical engineering field, with a focus on protection & control systems in substations.

- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with EGBC, or eligible for registration.

- Proficiency with CAD tools and drawing standards.

- Competent in industry-standard design and analysis software.

- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on medium complexity projects.

Additional Requirements

- Experience with P&C; systems in electrical utility environments, including high-voltage transmission stations (12kV–500kV).

- Capable of preparing full-scope design work packages including scope, schedule, and effort estimates.

- Knowledge of relevant design and safety practices, including preparation of drawings and documentation for installation/modification.

- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including remote locations within British Columbia.

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.

📌 P&C Design21917 (Burnaby)
🏢 Morson
📍 Burnaby