Protection & Controls Field Engineer
Shermco Industries
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Burnaby • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$50 - CA$60 per hour
About the role
- Install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain protection relays, control systems, RTUs, DFRs, and substation automation equipment.
- Perform functional testing of protection and control schemes for transformers, breakers, feeders, buses, lines, reactors, and capacitor banks.
- Assist with RTU and telecommunications system upgrades and configurations.
- Work with SEL protection relays (preferred) and gain exposure to GE relay platforms.
- Interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and configuration files.
- Complete accurate testing, commissioning, and maintenance documentation.
- Maintain company tools, test equipment, and assigned vehicle in safe working condition.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in protection and controls, substation commissioning, or power system testing.
- 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 industry training in Protection & Controls, relay testing, or substation commissioning.
- NETA Certification (Level I–III) or equivalent testing certification preferred.
- Manufacturer relay training (e.g., SEL, GE) is an asset.
- Working knowledge of: SEL relays (311, 387, 421, 487, 587, 787 series), GE relays (C30, D60, F35, L90 – exposure preferred), RTU and communication platforms such as GE, SEL, Cooper, Telvent, or Novatech.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
protection relayscontrol systemsRTUsDFRssubstation automationfunctional testingrelay testingcommissioningmaintenance documentationpower system testing
Certifications
NETA Certification Level INETA Certification Level IINETA Certification Level IIIindustry training in Protection & Controlsmanufacturer relay training