At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commissioning of cutting-edge protection and control systems in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join one of Canada's largest electrical energy suppliers with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the electrical grid while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in transmission systems and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Protection & Control (P&C) Specialist Commissioning Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada.
As a Specialist Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in verifying and approving P&C systems before they are placed into service. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure assets are properly installed, tested, and commissioned. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment. While based in Burnaby, the position includes travel to sites across British Columbia and occasional travel within North America.
The Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering Division is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of our clients' protection and control systems and networks. These systems ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the electrical grid while meeting the needs of planners, regulators, customers, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in P&C commissioning for projects.
- Act as Professional of Record (PoR) for commissioning results.
- Lead testing and commissioning of complex P&C systems and equipment.
- Develop and review commissioning and staging plans in coordination with engineering teams and the Control Center.
- Review and approve commissioning deliverables and test results.
- Provide oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities.
- Support field commissioning teams and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.
- Participate in constructability reviews and project planning.
- Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to team members.
Additional accountabilities
- Validate field test results and provide final approval as PoR.
- Collaborate with Field Operations, Quality Management, and project teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables in accordance with EGBC and standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and quality practices.
- Identify risks and develop practical, value-driven engineering solutions.
- Lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent the team in technical forums.
- Support departmental objectives and performance goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in transmission systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, or systems engineering.
- At least 4 years of experience leading and coordinating P&C commissioning on medium to large projects.
- Strong understanding of transmission system operations and multidisciplinary project impacts.
- Experience in P&C design, settings, or systems engineering is considered an asset.
- Strong commissioning experience with P&C systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Solid understanding of project management principles.
- Familiarity with design practices and project delivery processes is an asset.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities.
- P.Eng and will be required to provide proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired.
What our client offers
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days.
- A lifetime pension.
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type.
- Training and development courses.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/non-visible disabilities.
P&C Specialist Commissioning Engineer in Burnaby employer: Ian Martin Group
Join a leading electrical energy supplier in Canada as an Electrical / Security Design Engineer in Burnaby, British Columbia, where you will have the opportunity to work on medium-complexity projects that make a real impact. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. With competitive pay and a commitment to employee well-being, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic and supportive environment.
