Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Gridwise Engineering is a small but growing power engineering consultancy, based in Metro Vancouver area delivering engineering services to power utility and industrial clients in Canada.

We are currently looking for an Electrical P&C Engineer-in-Training focusing on substation protection and control (P&C) design. If you are self-driven and have a keen interest in electrical power systems and relaying, this is the opportunity for you. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a very talented and experienced group of professional engineers and develop your skills as a young engineer. Our team of engineers are known in the industry in BC and beyond for their considerable knowledge.

This role offers early exposure in a growing power engineering consultancy, with exciting opportunities and large growth potential as the company expands. You will work across a range of utility and industrial projects, gaining incredible experience and developing strong technical skills.

Job Description:

- You will be supporting our senior engineers to develop P&C design for power utility and industrial substations from voltage levels ranging from 25kV to 230kV.

- You will prepare engineering drawings such as P&C panel layouts, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams and cable schedules under the direction of senior engineers.

- You will have the opportunity to travel to client sites across Canada and panel shops for engineering site visits and factory acceptance tests.

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years of work experience in protection and control design in a utility or industrial environment, with voltages of 25kV and above.

- 3-5 years of engineering work experience in protection and control design is preferred.

- Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation or the ability to register as an EIT with EGBC

- Proficiency in using AutoCAD for design and drafting will be considered favourably

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- A valid BC class 5 drivers license

- Ability to work in a team environment and on their own initiative as required

Competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate for the role. If you are interested to work in a close-knit engineering team in a friendly environment and are passionate about the work you do then please email a resume and cover-letter detailing your interest, suitability and qualifications for the role to info@griwise.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Please describe in 1-2 sentences your relevant P&C experience.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2