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About the role

  • Protection and Controls Designer III designing 12–500 kV substation systems for Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm. Supporting engineering documents, commissioning, testing, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$70,000 - CA$122,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteVancouverCanada

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