Protection & Control (P&C;) Specialist Commissioning Engineer

Pay Rate: $131,000.00 to $150,000.00 Annually

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Protection & Control (P&C;) Specialist Commissioning Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

As a Specialist Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in verifying and approving P&C; systems before they are placed into service. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure assets are properly installed, tested, and commissioned.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment. While based in Burnaby, the position includes travel to sites across British Columbia and occasional travel within North America

The Protection & Control (P&C;) Engineering Division is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of our clients protection and control systems and networks. These systems ensure the secure, reliable, and compliant operation of the electrical grid while meeting the needs of planners, regulators, customers, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Serve as a subject matter expert in P&C; commissioning for projects

Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for commissioning results

Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C; systems and equipment





Develop and review commissioning and staging plans in coordination with engineering teams and the Control Center

Review and approve commissioning deliverables and test results

Provide oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities

Support field commissioning teams and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning

Participate in constructability reviews and project planning

Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices

Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members

Additional accountabilities:

Validate field test results and provide final approval as PoR

Collaborate with Field Operations, Quality Management, and project teams to ensure timely issue resolution

Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables in accordance with EGBC and standards

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and quality practices

Identify risks and develop practical, value-driven engineering solutions

Lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent the team in technical forums

Support departmental objectives and performance goals

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity,



or systems engineering

At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating P&C; commissioning on medium to large projects

Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project impacts

Experience in P&C; design, settings, or systems engineering is considered an asset

Strong commissioning experience with P&C; systems is highly desirable

Excellent leadership, communication, and technical writing skills

Solid understanding of project management principles

Familiarity with design practices and project delivery processes is an asset

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities

P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired

What our client offers

A comprehensive benefits package

A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

A lifetime pension

Flexible work model, depending on your role type

Training and development courses

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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📌 P&C Specialist Commissioning Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 Ian Martin Group
📍 Burnaby