At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide power system protection services and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Join a respected engineering firm with over 20 years of experience in Alberta.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, comprehensive benefits, and remote work flexibility.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a team of experienced professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of protection engineering experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
PS Technology Inc. (PSTI) is a respected solution provider of planning studies, system protection engineering, and high voltage design of renewable and utility power facilities through 500 kV. PSTI has diligently and successfully served clients in Alberta and Western Canada for over two decades. PSTI operates as a fully owned company of Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI). A leading power engineering consultant firm, ECI provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.
PSTI has an immediate opening for a Protection Engineer. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing power system protection services including system model development, short circuit analysis, relay settings development, area coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews of drawings and relay settings;
- Supporting project delivery from the protection team led by the Protection Supervisor;
- Mentoring less experienced engineers via direct training and technical review of work.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
- 5+ years protection engineering experience;
- Proficient in ASPEN Oneliner software;
- In-depth knowledge of system protection coordination and philosophy;
- Working knowledge of common power system high voltage apparatus and IBR (inverter-based resource);
- Proficiency in Siemens APA (formerly CAPE) or ETAP is considered an asset;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong organization and planning skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Commitment to quality and accuracy;
- Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules;
- P.Eng. license is required;
- US PE license may be required;
- Knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards and design tools;
- Subject to client-mandated drug and background checking.
Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays;
- Comprehensive benefit package;
- Continued professional education reimbursement;
- Connected (Remote) Workplace Flexibility.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a resident and residing in Alberta or British Columbia or be willing to relocate to Alberta or British Columbia, to be considered for the position. We do not provide sponsorship for work visas.
PS Technologies Inc. has been actively practicing in the busy Albertan electric power industry since 2001. Altogether, professional engineers of PSTI have accumulated over 145 years of solid utility engineering experience. Our engineers are veterans in high voltage apparatus, protection and control, plant start-up, commissioning and field operation, relay settings, electrical circuit design, HVDC, substation design, system studies on utilities or developers’ sides, and renewable energy integration.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Protection Engineer in Vancouver employer: PS Technologies Inc.
PS Technology Inc. (PSTI) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering Protection Engineers the chance to engage in meaningful projects within Alberta's dynamic electric power industry. With a commitment to employee growth through continued professional education reimbursement and mentorship opportunities, PSTI ensures that its team members thrive both personally and professionally. The flexibility of a connected remote workplace further enhances work-life balance, making PSTI a standout choice for those seeking rewarding careers in power engineering.
