Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Qualus

Protection and Controls Engineer leading substation protection, control, and metering design for Qualus power infrastructure projects. Coordinating utility engineering deliverables from concept through commissioning.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and coordination of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong focus on project management, technical oversight, and client communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) RegistrationUtility Protection, Control, And Metering DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Protection SchematicsWiring DiagramsOne-Line DiagramsPanel LayoutsInterconnection DrawingsEngineering Document PreparationOutage Staging PlansDesign ReviewFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Field Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationLeadershipMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Substation DesignTransmission And Distribution ProjectsRelaying SchemesAC/DC SchematicsQuality AssuranceContinuous ImprovementTechnical OversightClient CoordinationConstruction PackagesMultidisciplinary Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV
Own project-level deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and alignment with client and project requirements
Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects
Develop and review one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams
Lead preparation of panel layouts and interconnection drawings
Prepare and review engineering documents, specifications, and construction packages
Support development of outage staging, inspection, and testing plans
Provide technical oversight and perform design reviews of work completed by EITs and designers
Support construction and commissioning activities, including field troubleshooting and technical issue resolution
Participate in and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections
Act as technical point of contact for clients during design reviews, constructability discussions, and project coordination
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and coordinated designs
Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work packages
Contribute to continuous improvement, quality assurance, internal standards, and best practices
Mentor and support junior engineers and designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration
Minimum 5 years of experience in utility protection, control, and metering design, preferably within transmission and distribution projects
Demonstrated experience leading design efforts and coordinating technical deliverables on projects
Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes, AC/DC schematics, and station design practices
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, technically sound solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams
Proven ability to lead work, manage priorities, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
RRSP match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays