Protection & Control Senior Engineer

HARDLINE ENGINEERING:
Hardline Engineering (part of the EllisDon group of companies) is a design and engineering firm specializing in low, medium and high voltage utility and industrial engineering services.
We are a diverse and equal opportunity employer with an open, honest and transparent workplace where we share information, ideas, concerns and challenges openly with each other and strive to be a great team together.

Innovation, optimization and automation are fundamental to our culture and our clients. Hardline was founded by two former utility engineers with a passion for delivering the highest quality products and services for our clients. We currently employ and deliver services to multiple clients across Canada.

ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Hardline Engineering is currently looking for a Protection & Control Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director, Engineering the P&C Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced protection and control systems for substation and transmission systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and Engineering:

• Develop protection and control system designs for substations and transmission systems, including relay settings, control logic, and interface wiring.
• Create and review detailed engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layouts, and communication network architecture.
• Design SCADA communication related drawings
• Conduct advanced system studies, including fault current analysis, protection coordination, load flow, transient stability, and arc flash analysis, using industry-standard tools.
• Specify, configure, and program protection and control equipment, including protective relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and communication systems.
• Develop system integration plans to ensure seamless operation of SCADA, RTU, and communication networks with protection systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize designs for constructability, cost-efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, including calculations, assumptions, and methodologies, ensuring traceability and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, hazard and operability studies (HAZOPs), and risk assessments to enhance system safety and reliability.

Project Management:

• Lead the execution of protection and control projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality requirements.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including technical specifications, test procedures, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Testing and Commissioning:

• Oversee the testing and commissioning of protection and control systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure all designs and implementations comply with applicable industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, CSA, and utility-specific requirements.
• Integrate cybersecurity measures into automation and SCADA designs to meet NERC-CIP and other relevant standards.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
• Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or equivalent Canadian professional agency required.
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge of protection and control systems within substations and transmission systems.
• Ability to manage and deliver Engineering deliverables as per project schedule and within budget
• Ability to work closely with Drafters, Engineers and Leads to meet with project timelines for engineering deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with tight timelines.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, stakeholders and co-workers.
• Excellent organizational skills that demonstrates the ability to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.