Engineer III - Substation Protection & Control

Qualus•Calgary, ON

2d•CA$90,000 - CA$120,000

About The Position

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Transmission & Distribution Canada business. We are seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer to join our growing team of engineers and designers. This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of utility projects, and the opportunity to lead technical delivery across all stages of substation project execution. You will lead the design and delivery of protection, control, and metering systems for substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting projects from early concept through construction and commissioning. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who is ready to take ownership of design packages, lead project coordination, and serve as a technical interface with clients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration
Minimum 4 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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with BC Hydro or similar utilities is considered a strong asset
Exposure to SCADA and automation systems design and implementation is considered an asset
Understanding of utility maintenance and operational practices is an asset
familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV)
Take ownership of project-level deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and alignment with client and project requirements
Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects, including: Developing and reviewing one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams
Leading the preparation of panel layouts and interconnection drawings
Preparing and reviewing engineering documents, specifications, and construction packages
Supporting 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 troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the field
Participate in and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections
Act as a technical point of contact for clients, supporting design reviews, constructability discussions, and project coordination
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, physical, telecom, etc.) 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, and development of internal standards and best practices
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers