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

Take ownership of key design deliverables, including one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection diagrams

Develop 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

Provide configuration support for protection relays and automation devices

Review vendor drawings and technical submissions

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 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

4-6 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 asset

Strong 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

Robust 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 environment

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in the design and coordination of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Degree

Protection And Control Design

Substation Design Experience

AutoCAD Proficiency

Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

Hard Skills

Protection Schematics

One-Line Diagrams

AC/DC Schematics

Wiring Diagrams

Panel Layouts

Interconnection Diagrams

Construction Packages

Test Plans

Configuration Support For Protection Relays

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal Communication

Excellent Organizational Skills

Attention To Detail

Ability To Work Independently

Collaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Registration

Industry Keywords

Power Systems

Transmission And Distribution

Utility Standards

CSA

IEEE

IEC

Canadian Electrical Code

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD

Protection And Controls Tools

Relay Software

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