Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision

Support and gradually take ownership of one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, and protection and control design criteria and philosophies

Prepare and review specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans

Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation

Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices

Review vendor drawings and technical submissions for alignment with project specifications and design intent

Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments

Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews

Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated designs

Manage assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints

Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes

Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university

Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible/in process with registration / working toward P.Eng. designation

3–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design

Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs

Exposure to utility standards and industry codes (CSA, IEEE, IEC, Canadian Electrical Code) is an asset





Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an assetStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors

Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering setting

Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in the design and coordination of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and effective project management. Proficient in developing technical documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Degree

Protection And Control Design

Power Systems Experience

AutoCAD Proficiency

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Registration

Hard Skills

Protection Schematics

AC/DC Schematics

Wiring Diagrams

One-Line Diagrams

Configuration Support For Protection Relays

Construction Package Preparation

Test Plan Development

Outage Staging Plans

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Quality Assurance Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention To Detail

Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

P.Eng. Designation (In Process)

Industry Keywords

Substation Design

Transmission And Distribution

Utility Standards

CSA

IEEE

IEC

Canadian Electrical Code

Tools & Technologies

Protection And Controls Tools

Relay Software

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