Protection & Control Planning Engineer

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14033
• Salary: CA$130,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of its client for a Protection and Control Planning Engineer to join a well-established utility engineering team supporting the safe and reliable operation of transmission, distribution, and generation systems.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth in electric utility protection and control systems, along with the ability to lead studies, solve complex engineering problems, and provide guidance across projects and technical initiatives. This role is well suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys working on technically challenging systems, mentoring others, and contributing to high-impact utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and integrate protective relaying schemes and remedial action schemes, including teleprotection and data communications
• Perform digital fault studies and other relay or system studies to determine protection and control requirements and relay settings
• Evaluate interconnection requests from customers and independent power producers for connection to the transmission system
• Provide technical leadership and act as a subject matter resource across programs, projects, and engineering initiatives
• Analyze and resolve complex engineering problems, including protection system performance and relay misoperations
• Provide technical direction to engineers, consultants, and support staff, and contribute to practical and effective engineering solutions
• Lead technical responsibilities related to specific focus areas such as compliance standards, estimating practices, or planning criteria
• Support and mentor team members while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering environment
• Coordinate with stakeholders and project teams to support delivery across scope, schedule, cost, and technical risk considerations

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus in Power Engineering
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the engineering, design, and implementation of electric utility protection and control systems
• Strong expertise in transmission and generation P&C systems from 12 kV to 500 kV, including transmission lines, transformers, capacitors, reactors, and circuit breakers
• Strong knowledge of NERC PRC standards compliance and utility protection requirements
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve engineering issues, including protective device misoperations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical matters
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and provide technical leadership across teams
• Experience applying project management principles including scope, schedule, cost, and technical risk management
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and support sound engineering decisions in a utility environment
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing
• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment and travel occasionally as required
   

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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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