Posted 7 days ago
Protection & Control Engineer
@ Hitachi Global
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Hitachi Global is hiring a Protection & Control Engineer to design, develop and implement protection and control systems for electrical power projects. The role covers relay settings, engineering documentation, SCADA integration and commissioning support, working with project managers and customers. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, 5+ years of protection and control experience, and United States work authorization for Hitachi Energy.
Responsibilities:
- Concevoir des schémas de protection et de commande pour postes
- Préparer la documentation d'ingénierie et les réglages de relais
- Effectuer les essais de relais et l'intégration SCADA
- Soutenir les clients pendant l'installation et la mise en service
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en génie électrique ou domaine connexe
- 5 ans et plus d'expérience en protection et commande
- Connaissance des relais, SCADA et protocoles Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE
- Expérience avec les outils DOBLE et OMICRON
- Permis ou certification d'ingénieur professionnel un atout
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · paradox
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for electrical power projects. You will develop protection and control designs for customer applications, prepare engineering documentation, review equipment specifications, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements. The role includes coordinating technical activities throughout project execution, supporting testing and commissioning activities, and resolving engineering issues related to safety, quality, and compliance. You will perform relay testing, support SCADA integration, verify communication protocols, and prepare test documentation for customer review. Working with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams, you will provide technical support, contribute to project execution, and help deliver protection and control systems that support reliable power system operation and ongoing power grid advancement.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.
- Prepare engineering documentation, including design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
- Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.
- Coordinate technical activities across design, testing, and commissioning phases.
- Support project managers with technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
- Monitor project progress to support adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification.
- Provide technical support to customers during installation and commissioning activities.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
- Experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
- Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE), substation automation, and high-voltage equipment.
- Experience with engineering tools and test equipment, including DOBLE and OMICRON.
- Professional Engineering license or certification preferred.
More About Us
You will have opportunities to work with cross-functional teams while expanding your technical knowledge and project experience.
- Work on innovative energy technologies supporting electrical power projects.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering and other functional teams.
- Participate in technical training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Access health and retirement benefits.
- Receive paid leave and workplace flexibility programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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