Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Power Systems Protection Engineer

LocationBrossard, QC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Fluent French and English, and Quebec PEng Required

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use innovative technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Engineer – Protection in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:


Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems. 
Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients. 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly. 
Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes. 
Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 


This job might be for you if:

You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques. 
You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations. 
You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting. 
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges. 


Required Qualifications:

Professional Engineers License in the province of Quebec
5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practices
Demonstrated experience in system protection, protective relays and their applications, settings, and testing
Demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.
Proficiency in French and English (oral and written).
Available to travel.


Location:

This position is located in either Brossard, QC or Markham, ON:


Pay Range Data:


We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II 82,000.00$ - 128,200.00$ or a Project Engineer III 93,800.00$ - 146,800.00$. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.


Communication with Applicants:


We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.


SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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