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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in high-voltage substation protection and control engineering, with a strong focus on automation standards, technical governance, and compliance with NERC regulations. Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
Highest-signal resume keywords
20+ Years Utility-Focused ExperienceProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) RegistrationSubstation Protection Philosophy ExpertiseStrong Knowledge of DNP3 and IEC 61850Experience with Protection Coordination Studies
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Hard Skills
Protection Coordination StudiesRelay SettingsSystem ArchitectureField CommissioningTroubleshootingOutage PlanningTechnical JudgmentHigh-Voltage Transmission SystemsSubstation ConstructionOperational Interfaces
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
EMSDMSSCADA MastersRTUsPLCsHMIsTelemetryCommunications Protocols
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)U.S. PE (Considered an Asset)
Industry Keywords
NERC ComplianceUtility Maintenance PracticesEPC ProjectsHazard AssessmentsRisk Assessments
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, including assumptions and risks
- 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
- Contribute to continuous improvement of Automation standards, tools, and engineering practices
- Support designs from early concept through construction and commissioning across 12 kV to 500 kV projects
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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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