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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in automation protection and control for high-voltage substations, with a strong focus on technical governance, compliance with NERC standards, and mentoring engineering teams. Proven ability to lead complex projects, provide technical oversight, and engage stakeholders effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
20+ Years Utility-Focused ExperienceProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) RegistrationSubstation Protection Philosophy ExpertiseStrong Knowledge of DNP3 and IEC 61850Experience with EMS, DMS, and SCADA Systems
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Hard Skills
Protection Coordination StudiesRelay Settings for High-Voltage SystemsTechnical Oversight for Project ScopesField Commissioning and TroubleshootingSubstation Construction and Outage Planning
Soft Skills
Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationMentoring and Team Leadership
Tools & Technologies
RTUsPLCsHMIsTelemetry SystemsCommunications Protocols
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) Registration
Industry Keywords
NERC ComplianceUtility Maintenance PracticesEPC ProjectsHazard and Risk AssessmentsTechnical Governance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as Qualus’ Automation Protection & Control Subject Matter Expert, providing technical governance across multiple projects and programs
- Set and uphold automation standards and best practices for high-voltage substations
- Serve as Principal Engineer or Technical Authority on complex, high-risk, or non-standard projects, providing final technical approval and direction
- Review and approve protection planning, philosophy, and application documents
- Review and approve one-lines, schematics, logic diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
- Review and approve RTU, PLC, HMI, embedded controller, and communications system configurations
- Chair or participate in senior-level design reviews, hazard and risk assessments, and near miss investigations
- Advise project teams on construction sequencing, outage planning, and commissioning strategy
- Provide technical oversight for project scopes, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and definition-phase deliverables
- Support Business Development with technical strategy, execution approaches, and risk assessments for proposals and pursuits
- Act as a primary technical escalation point for clients, internal teams, and external partners
- Mentor senior and junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of automation standards, tools, and engineering practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- 20+ years of utility-focused protection, control, and metering engineering experience, with demonstrated system-level responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligibility to obtain; U.S. PE considered an asset
- Recognized expertise in substation protection philosophy, including transmission line, transformer, bus, and feeder protection
- Extensive experience with EMS, DMS, SCADA Masters, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, telemetry, and communications protocols
- Strong knowledge of DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, and related utility protocols
- Experience performing protection coordination studies and relay settings for high-voltage transmission systems
- Proven success in system architecture, field commissioning, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement
- Practical experience with substation construction, commissioning, outage planning, and operational interfaces
- Proven ability to provide technical judgment on non-standard, complex, or first-of-kind applications
- Strong understanding of NERC compliance and its impact on design activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience on EPC projects and familiarity with utility maintenance and operational practices considered strong assets
- Demonstrated capability to mentor
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 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