Protection and Controls Engineer

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Wood is recruiting for Protection and Controls Engineer (Intermediate) to join its Power Solutions business focusing on Transmission & Distribution projects. This opportunity is Hybrid, based in our Vancouver, BC office.

The Role

You will provide engineering and design withing a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system designs for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from conceptual stage through construction and commissioning. Under the guidance and direction of the P&C manager and senior leadership the role includes project leadership, engineering design, engineering design reviews, and factory inspections, as well as supporting construction and commissioning activities.

Wood's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) business is dedicated to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions in electrical infrastructure, transmission, substation and distribution projects.

What we can offer :

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to power utility clients across North America
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs. Hybrid work available
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• A team that is focused on individual growth , work life balance, and healthy team dynamics
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $90,000 - $125,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Typical Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from conceptual stage through construction and commissioning.
• On assigned projects, serve as Project Lead and:
• Create one-lines, schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams for power system protective relaying and metering systems.
• Review or prepare engineering drawings/documents, specifications, construction and outage staging plans, and inspection and testing plans/procedures.
• Support construction and commissioning activities.
• Perform factory inspections.
• Participate in client technical, Safety by Design and constructability review meetings
• Liaise with clients at the project level on technical matters.
• Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients.

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Minimum 4 years of utility-specific protection, control, and metering experience.
• Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with the ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
  Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Desirable:

• Experience working with BC Hydro is considered an asset.
• Experience SCADA and Automation design and implementation is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with utility protection and control maintenance and operational practices is considered an asset.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.