• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14722

SCADA Design Engineer – Protection & Control

Location: Burnaby, BC
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with Travel to Substations as Required
Openings: 2

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced SCADA Design Engineer – Protection & Control to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers.

This opportunity focuses on the design, configuration, programming, testing, and commissioning of SCADA systems used in high-voltage electrical substations operating from 12 kV to 500 kV.

The successful candidate will join a specialized Protection & Control engineering team delivering multidisciplinary capital projects across transmission substations, generating stations, and distribution facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with hands-on SCADA and RTU experience who enjoys technical design, system integration, troubleshooting, and supporting critical electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot SCADA systems for electrical utility substations operating from 12 kV to 500 kV.

• Develop detailed SCADA engineering design packages, including device point assignments, configurations, technical specifications, and drawings.

• Configure and program GE RTUs (D400, D20, D200, D25, IBOX), gateway devices, user interfaces, network switches, routers, and other Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).

• Work with Ethernet networks, DNP3, Modbus Plus, and associated communication protocols and testing equipment.

• Develop engineering documentation, including evaluation reports, design calculations, specifications, estimates, hazard logs, and test plans.

• Prepare design work packages, including scope definitions, schedules, and level-of-effort estimates.

• Perform laboratory testing and validation of SCADA device configurations.

• Develop and execute pre-commissioning test plans and support system integration, factory testing, installation, and commissioning.

• Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards and professional practice requirements.

• Provide technical assistance, field engineering support, and construction reviews at substations as required.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and external service providers.

• Review engineering designs and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

• Support knowledge sharing and provide technical training to peers and end users.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within electrical utility SCADA or Protection & Control engineering.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

• Valid EGBC Permit to Practice, either as a sole practitioner or through an engineering firm.

• Experience designing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting SCADA systems used in electrical utility substations.

• Experience with utility SCADA equipment, including GE RTUs, gateway devices, and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).

• Knowledge of Ethernet networks and industrial communication protocols such as DNP3 and Modbus Plus.

• Experience preparing engineering design packages, technical documentation, and testing procedures.

• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.

• Basic First Aid certification.

• Ability to travel to substations for field reviews, testing, and commissioning support.

Nice to Have

• Additional experience with automation and SCADA systems.

• Familiarity with NERC reliability requirements.

• Previous experience working within an electrical utility environment.

• Experience supporting high-voltage transmission substations, generating stations, or distribution facilities.

• Familiarity with CAD systems, engineering drawing standards, and industry-standard design software.

• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering projects, field commissioning, and technical troubleshooting.

Work Environment

• Opportunity to support complex, multidisciplinary capital projects involving transmission, generation, and distribution infrastructure.

• Combination of engineering design, laboratory testing, technical coordination, and field support.

• Work alongside experienced Protection & Control engineers and technical specialists.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with SCADA systems that support critical electrical infrastructure across British Columbia.

You'll be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from design and RTU configuration to testing, commissioning, and field support.

For engineers who enjoy combining hands-on technical work with complex electrical utility projects, this is an opportunity to expand their expertise while contributing to the reliability and modernization of essential power systems.

Apply Today

If you're a P.Eng. with SCADA design, RTU configuration, and electrical utility experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your updated resume to learn more about this opportunity and take the next step in your engineering career.

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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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