Engineer in Training II – Substation Protection & Control

Moncur

Protection & Controls Electrical Engineer-in-Training at Qualus focusing on substation protection, control, and metering system designs. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team for utility projects.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWalled Lake • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision
Support and gradually take ownership of key design deliverables, including: One-line diagrams and protection schematics, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, Panel layouts and interconnection diagrams, Protection and control design criteria and philosophies
Prepare and review engineering documents, including specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans
Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation
Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices
Review vendor drawings and technical submissions to ensure alignment with project specifications and design intent
Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments
Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, electrical layout, telecom, etc.) to ensure coordinated designs
Support project delivery by managing assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
Demonstrate initiative in taking on increasing responsibility and contributing to technical problem-solving
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for / working toward P.Eng. designation
3–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design
Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs
Exposure to utility standards and industry codes (CSA, IEEE, IEC, Canadian Electrical Code) is an asset
Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors
Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Protection SchematicsOne-Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsPanel LayoutsEngineering DocumentationConfiguration SupportFactory Acceptance TestingOutage Staging PlansCommissioning Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaboration Skills

Certifications

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)P.Eng. Designation Eligibility