- 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 environment
- 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 robust 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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