About the role

  • Protection & Controls Engineer handling installation, commissioning, and maintenance for power system infrastructure. Joining a respected team at Shermco Industries in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain protection relays, control systems, RTUs, DFRs, and substation automation equipment.
  • Perform functional testing of protection and control schemes for transformers, breakers, feeders, buses, lines, reactors, and capacitor banks.
  • Assist with RTU and telecommunications system upgrades and configurations.
  • Work with SEL protection relays (preferred) and gain exposure to GE relay platforms.
  • Interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and configuration files.
  • Complete accurate testing, commissioning, and maintenance documentation.
  • Maintain company tools, test equipment, and assigned vehicle in safe working condition.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of hands-on experience in protection and controls, substation commissioning, or power system testing.
  • Diploma or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, Protection & Controls, or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline is an asset.
  • Completion of industry training in Protection & Controls, relay testing, or substation commissioning.
  • NETA Certification (Level I–III) or equivalent testing certification preferred.
  • Manufacturer relay training (e.g., SEL, GE) is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of: SEL relays (311, 387, 421, 487, 587, 787 series) GE relays (C30, D60, F35, L90 – exposure preferred) RTU and communication platforms such as GE, SEL, Cooper, Telvent, or Novatech.

Benefits

  • Industry-Leading Work
  • Growth & Technical Excellence
  • Safety-First, Team-Oriented Culture

Job title

Protection & Controls Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$50 - CA$60 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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