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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong foundation in power systems and relevant industry standards. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Engineering DegreeProtection And Control DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyEngineer-In-Training (EIT) RegistrationPower Systems Experience
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Hard Skills
Protection SchematicsOne-Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsPanel LayoutsInterconnection DiagramsConstruction PackagesTest PlansOutage Staging PlansField Reviews
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Protection Relay SoftwareAutoCADConstruction Documentation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Power SystemsTransmission And DistributionSubstation DesignUtility StandardsCSAIEEEIECCanadian Electrical Code
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations from 12 kV to 500 kV under senior engineer guidance
- Prepare and review 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 with 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 multidisciplinary civil/structural, electrical layout, and telecom teams
- Manage assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 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