Hardline Engineering

Protection & Control Senior Engineer

Calgary, AB

Full-time

About This Job

HARDLINE ENGINEERING:

Hardline Engineering is a privately owned 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.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES:

Design and Engineering:

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Develop protection and control system designs for substations and transmission systems, including relay settings, control logic, and interface wiring.

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Create and review detailed engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layouts, and communication network architecture.

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Design SCADA communication related drawings

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Conduct advanced system studies, including fault current analysis, protection coordination, load flow, transient stability, and arc flash analysis, using industry-standard tools.

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Specify, configure, and program protection and control equipment, including protective relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and communication systems.

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Develop system integration plans to ensure seamless operation of SCADA, RTU, and communication networks with protection systems.

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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize designs for constructability, cost-efficiency, and operational reliability.

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Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, including calculations, assumptions, and methodologies, ensuring traceability and adherence to quality standards.

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Provide technical input during design reviews, hazard and operability studies (HAZOPs), and risk assessments to enhance system safety and reliability.

Project Management:

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Lead the execution of protection and control projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality requirements.

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Prepare and review project documentation, including technical specifications, test procedures, and as-built drawings.

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Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Testing and Commissioning:

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Oversee the testing and commissioning of protection and control systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.

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Develop and implement commissioning plans and procedures.

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Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.

Compliance and Standards:

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Ensure all designs and implementations comply with applicable industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, CSA, and utility-specific requirements.

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Integrate cybersecurity measures into automation and SCADA designs to meet NERC-CIP and other relevant standards.

Leadership and Mentorship:

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Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.

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Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.

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Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Degree in Electrical Engineering from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.

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Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or equivalent Canadian professional agency required.

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5+ years of experience and knowledge of protection and control systems within substations and transmission systems.

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Ability to manage and deliver Engineering deliverables as per project schedule and within budget

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Ability to work closely with Drafters, Engineers and Leads to meet with project timelines for engineering deliverables

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Ability to manage multiple assignments with tight timelines.

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Self-motivated, positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.

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Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, stakeholders and co-workers.

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Excellent organizational skills that demonstrates the ability to resolve conflicting priorities.

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Positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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Dental care

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Disability insurance

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Extended health care

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Life insurance

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RRSP match

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Vision care

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Monday to Friday

Experience:

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SCADA: 5 years (preferred)

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Protection & Control: 8 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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P.ENG Designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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About This Job

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES:

Design and Engineering:

Project Management:

Testing and Commissioning:

Compliance and Standards:

Leadership and Mentorship:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Experience:

Licence/Certification:

•P.ENG Designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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