Posted 3 months ago
Senior SCADA Engineer - Substations
@ Qualus
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Qualus, a power solutions firm, is hiring a Senior SCADA Engineer in its Transmission & Distribution Canada business to lead automation, protection and control design for high-voltage substations from 12 kV to 500 kV. The role is full-time technical leadership: owning designs from concept through commissioning, reviewing deliverables and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a P.Eng. (or eligibility), 8 to 15 years of utility automation experience and knowledge of DNP3, Modbus and IEC 61850.
Responsibilities:
- Lead automation, protection and control design for high-voltage substations
- Review One-lines, schematics, logic and wiring diagrams
- Lead design reviews, FAT, SAT and field inspections
- Support commissioning, outage planning and troubleshooting
- Act as technical contact for clients and partners
Requirements summary:
- 8 to 15 years of utility automation engineering experience
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
- P.Eng. registration or eligibility in Canada
- Experience with SCADA, RTUs, PLCs and HMIs
- Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus and IEC 61850
- Strong written and verbal communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Full company description
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power infrastructure challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,900 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Caution to Job Seekers: Legitimate employers will not request payment or sensitive personal information upfront, such as your social security number. Always verify the job opportunity through official channels.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,576
- Reported office locations
- USA, US
- Toronto, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Energy
- Electrical Distribution
- Project Management
- Power Grid
- Other recorded names
- Qualus
- Specialties
- Relay Protection & Control
- Transmission Planning
- Substation Engineering
- Relay Settings
- Testing & Commissioning
- Generation Interconnect
- Field Services
- Planning & System Studies
- Power Systems Training
- Turnkey Project Management
- Switchgear Repair
- Remanufacture
- High Voltage Substation and Power Plant Equipment Maintenance and Testing
- Transformer Rectifier Testing
- Grid Integration
- Construction Management
- Outage Management
- Distributed Energy Resource Management
- Emergency Management Systems
- and Advisory
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Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Relay Protection & ControlTransmission PlanningSubstation EngineeringRelay SettingsTesting & CommissioningGeneration InterconnectField ServicesPlanning & System StudiesPower Systems TrainingTurnkey Project Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 54 |
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Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission & Distribution Canada business. We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to join our well-established Protection & Control team of engineers and designers in Canada. This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and the opportunity to provide technical leadership across utility and renewable energy clients.
You will work on projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting designs from early concept through construction and commissioning. This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys technical ownership, mentoring others, and solving complex technical challenges.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to engineers and designers delivering automation, protection, control, and communications systems for high-voltage substations
- Serve as Technical Lead on assigned projects, guiding automation designs from conceptual planning through construction and commissioning
- Develop and review automation philosophies and application documents
- Develop and review RTU, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and communications system configurations and documentation
- Develop and review One-lines, schematics, logic diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
- Support automation system integration for utility transmission and distribution substations
- Lead or participate in engineering design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field inspections
- Support construction, outage planning, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
- Participate in client technical meetings, Safety by Design reviews, and constructability reviews
- Prepare or review project scopes, feasibility studies, estimates, and definition-phase deliverables
- Act as a technical point of contact for clients and external partners on assigned projects
- Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of automation standards, tools, and engineering practices
Minimum Qualifications
- 8-15 years of utility-focused automation, protection, control, and metering engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
- Eligibility for (or current) Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada
- Experience with utility automation systems including SCADA, RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, telemetry systems, and substation communications
- Working knowledge of utility communications protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850
- Experience reviewing and developing automation design deliverables including: logic diagrams, RTU and PLC configurations, communications architecture drawings, One-lines, schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with integrating automation systems into high-voltage transmission and distribution substations
- Practical knowledge of substation construction, commissioning, and outage planning
- Experience supporting system testing, troubleshooting, and field commissioning activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience on EPC projects, and familiarity with utility maintenance and operational practices, are considered strong assets
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Benefits & Compensation
Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
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