Senior Electrical Protection and Control Engineer

Senior Electrical Protection and Control Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada

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(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Wood is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Protection and Control Engineer in Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB to join our busy and growing Oil & Gas Canada team due to growth in our business! 
Our projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects in the Canadian oilsands, along with associated pipelines and refinery infrastructure.  Wood has a strong presence in the energy transition supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and across the globe.  
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada. 
Come and join a winning team!  
Join #teamwood!
Please note this role will work our standard hybrid office work schedule.

Responsibilities

To carry out duties and responsibilities as assigned by the lead electrical engineer• Execute engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design).
Act as a discipline focal point as required.
Maintain the required technical quality of work.
Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures.
Develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 13.8kV to 240kV.
Develop protection & Control one-lines, schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams for power system protective relaying and metering systems.
Develop and implement protection and SCADA systems for substation projects.
Perform protection coordination studies and relay settings.
RTU and SCADA programming.
Develop specifications for Protection and Control including Pre-commissioning, commissioning procedures and operating philosophies. 
Programming using software for utility-based relay and RTU including SEL, Siemens, INIVEN Tele-protection etc.
Cost estimates and Material take offs.
Mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with the ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
Minimum of 10 years engineering experience, including minimum of 5 years with 13.8kV to 240KV Utility substations in Alberta and BC.
Experience in an electrical utility environment is must.
Professional Engineer designation with EGBC and in Alberta.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, and ANSI / IEEE.
Understanding of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) as well as BC Hydro system (and applicable utility in BC) or Ontario Electrical System Operator (IESO) as well as WECC requirement. 
138 kV & 240kV Switch station experience is preferred. 
Familiar with Programming software for utility-based relays and RTU including SEL, Siemens, INIVEN Tele-protection etc.

About Us

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. www.woodplc.com

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.