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.
