Senior Protection and Control Engineer

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12570

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer on behalf of one of BC’s largest electrical and utility providers.

Position Details

• Contract Duration: 1 year (with high potential of renewal)
• Location: Burnaby | Hybrid (M, TH, FR)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgment to perform tasks including creating designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on medium to highly complex assignments.
• Meet safety, cost, quality, and time objectives by proposing changes in plans and estimated costs, recommending payment for work completed by contractors, preparing progress reports, coordinating work schedules, and performing other related tasks.
• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems by conducting independent studies and analysis, exercising independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, and recommending safe engineering designs to support successful operations and/or project completion.
• Contribute to engineering practices by conducting independent studies and analysis, developing technical standards, exercising judgment in selecting and interpreting information, recommending safe engineering designs, and providing guidance to other professionals to build future capabilities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating with stakeholders, defining the scope of engineering/geoscience services to be provided, establishing basic design criteria, approving related technical documentation, and assessing and reporting work progress against standards, objectives, and specifications to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and within-budget project completion.
• Make decisions and recommendations on complex technical matters, including establishing design bases, criteria, and concepts, as well as managing resources and activities to support major engineering assignments.

Must-Have Qualifications

• A minimum ten (10) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC
• Solid electric utility engineering background with the ability to think from a transmission system and operations perspective as well as an ability to understand the interactions and priorities of multi-discipline projects
• Good working knowledge project management principles and roles
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal, influencing, and conflict resolution skills

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of design, substations, protection, control, and telecom systems

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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