Intermediate P&C Engineer
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Actalent
Contract
position
Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Intermediate Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
Job Description
The Intermediate Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer supports the design, analysis, and implementation of protection and control systems for transmission, distribution, and generation projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, this role contributes across all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptual design and detailed engineering through construction support, testing, and commissioning. The engineer combines P&C design with hands-on technical work, including protection studies, relay settings development, relay configuration, and control system design, to deliver reliable and compliant protection solutions for major utility and power-sector clients.
Responsibilities
Support the design and development of Protection & Control systems for transmission, distribution, and generation projects.Perform protection studies and analyze electrical system data to identify fault conditions and ensure appropriate protection schemes.Prepare and perform protection calculations to develop relay settings that meet project and regulatory requirements.Develop, configure, and program protection relays and related devices, including preparation of configuration files for field implementation.Design protection and control schematics and related drawings for substations and other electrical facilities.Support engineering studies related to Protection & Control, including coordination, selectivity, and system reliability assessments.Prepare technical documentation such as design reports, calculations, specifications, and test procedures.Contribute to the design of electrical equipment upgrades and replacements from a P&C design perspective.Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, field personnel, and clients to ensure effective delivery of protection solutions.Provide technical support during construction, including responding to field queries and clarifying design intent.Participate in site visits, commissioning, and testing activities as required to validate protection schemes and relay settings.Assist in programming and configuring protection devices to align with project requirements and utility standards.Support the development and improvement of engineering processes, standards, and procedures where applicable.Contribute to proposal development and estimating activities when needed, providing technical input on scope and effort.Work within utility, consulting engineering, or power generation environments to support ongoing capital and utility programs.Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Registered Professional Engineer ( with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligibility and willingness to obtain this registration.Minimum 5 years of Protection & Control design experience within the transmission, distribution, and/or generation sectors.Experience designing Protection & Control systems for substations and related electrical infrastructure.Experience working on electrical equipment upgrades and replacements from a design capacity.Demonstrated experience preparing calculations to set relays and develop relay settings.University-level coursework or equivalent training in Protection & Control engineering.Proficiency in Protection & Control design for transmission, distribution, and generation applications.Experience with protection relays, P&C schematics, and relay configuration.Ability to analyze electrical system data to identify fault conditions and determine appropriate protection responses.Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools for preparing P&C drawings (AutoCAD preferred).Additional Skills & Qualifications
PLC programming experience.Exposure to SCADA systems and their integration with protection and control schemes.Experience performing and/or reviewing grounding studies.Experience developing and improving engineering processes, standards, and procedures.Experience developing and reviewing relay settings for transmission, distribution, generation, and substation applications.Proposal development and estimating experience for engineering projects.Site…
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