Protection and Control Engineer

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12571

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a 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)

Overview
This role involves providing commissioning acceptance services and advanced-level technical support for Protection and Control (P&C) systems in Transmission and Distribution substations (12kV to 500kV). It requires a strong technical background in transmission system protection, control, and power system parameters, with responsibilities including testing and commissioning equipment, developing standards, analyzing disturbances, and supporting system integration, monitoring, and real-time operations. The role also requires collaboration with diverse business units to ensure effective system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for Communications, Protection, and Control (CPC) field technologists and perform field reviews for P&C equipment installations and modifications. Accept and seal commissioning documentation. Author and review P&C commissioning standards.
• Provide support to project teams where P&C complexity exists as a P&C subject matter expert.
• Investigate, analyze, and recommend action for abnormal system conditions and major system disturbances.
• Support real-time operation of the power system by conducting and interpreting technical studies and data, formulating strategies and options, and determining and documenting operating procedures.
• Coordinate special testing requirements and operating procedures on the integrated system.
• Prepare contingency plans and short-term operating plans for abnormal conditions.
• Support Communications, Protection, and Control (CPC) field technologists with subject matter expertise, relay spares, and technical issues.
• Identify, develop, and recommend P&C maintenance standard modifications.
• Participate on multi-disciplinary internal committees as a seasoned professional to address technical problems.

Must-Have Qualifications

• A minimum eight (8) 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
• Knowledge of P&C testing and commissioning best practices, experience working in a field environment, and experience in fault analysis and investigations is required
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills, and strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required
• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

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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.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com