Engineer in Training – Protection & Control

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About the role

  • Engineer-in-Training designing protection, control, and metering systems for Qualus substation projects. Supporting utility power infrastructure delivery from concept through construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations from 12 kV to 500 kV under senior engineer guidance
  • Assist with one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, and design criteria
  • Prepare and review specifications, reports, construction packages, test plans, outage staging plans, and commissioning documentation
  • Support configuration of protection relays and automation devices
  • Review vendor drawings and technical submissions against project specifications and design intent
  • Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, constructability assessments, factory acceptance testing, and inspections
  • Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs, site visits, and field reviews
  • Collaborate with civil/structural, electrical layout, telecom, and other multidisciplinary teams
  • Manage assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
  • Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
  • Registered, or eligible for registration, as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with EGBC
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design; co-op or internship experience considered an asset
  • Basic familiarity with substation protection and control systems is an asset
  • Exposure to utility standards and industry codes, including CSA, IEEE, IEC, and Canadian Electrical Code, is an asset
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as required during project execution

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
  • Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteVancouverCanada

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