Senior Protection & Controls Engineer – Field
Shermco Industries
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Burnaby • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$80 - CA$95 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain protection relays, control systems, RTUs, DFRs, powerline carrier equipment, and substation automation systems.
- Perform functional testing of protection and control schemes for lines, buses, transformers, breakers, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks.
- Execute RTU and telecommunications upgrades, ensuring accurate configuration and reliable system performance.
- Work with SEL (strongly preferred) and GE protection relays, as well as major RTU and communication processor platforms.
- Interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and configuration files; identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare accurate test reports and documentation in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain company tools, test equipment, and assigned vehicle in safe, professional condition.
Requirements
- 7–15 years of experience on large or complex substation and generation projects involving significant coordination or sequencing.
- Diploma or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, Protection & Controls, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline is an asset.
- Completion of recognized industry training in Protection & Controls, relay testing, or substation commissioning.
- NETA Certification (Level I–IV) or equivalent testing certification preferred.
- Utility or manufacturer relay training (e.g., SEL, GE) is a strong asset.
- Hands-on experience with:
- SEL relays (311, 387, 411, 421, 487, 587, 787 series)
- GE relays (C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, T60 – desired)
- RTU and communication platforms including GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
Benefits
- Industry-Leading Work
- Growth & Technical Excellence
- Safety-First, Team-Oriented Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
protection relayscontrol systemsRTUsDFRspowerline carrier equipmentsubstation automation systemsfunctional testingrelay testingconfigurationtroubleshooting
Certifications
NETA Certification (Level I–IV)recognized industry training in Protection & Controlssubstation commissioning