Design Engineer (Protection and Control)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12491

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking a Design Engineer (Protection and Control) to work on a 12-month contract for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

The Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Responsibilities:

• This role requires experience with the design of protection and control systems in electrical utility substations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV and demonstrated experience working with utility P&C design solutions and protection & control systems in an electric utility environment.
• The work is focused on the protection and control systems used in transmission stations with operating voltages from 12kV to 500kV.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and design practices.
• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
• Prepare detailed designs and documentation for protection and control systems in substations with operating voltages from 12 kV to 500 kV in accordance with industry standards and practices.
• Prepare detailed design packages (equipment layouts, single line diagrams, ac/dc schematics diagrams, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, material lists, external connections) required to install or modify equipment, including interfacing to the existing station systems, ready to issue and archive in the Drawing file system.
• Specify and procure materials, panel assemblies and other related equipment.
• Prepare reports detailing condition assessment investigations of facility equipment and systems, evaluation and analysis of the investigation, and recommendations to address any deficiencies found.
• Prepare commissioning test plans and summary of requirements documentation.
• Providing technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.
• Provide training for end-users and peers on the theory and operational use of the installed or modified equipment/systems.

Requirements:

•  A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• P.Eng 
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Must be able to come to office on hybrid basis
• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• P&C Design experience

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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