Power Systems Protection Engineer

Location: Brossard

Overview  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.
Fluent French and English Required
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.
Responsibilities   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.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Qualifications   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.
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.
Markham, ON  is located just 30 km from downtown Toronto with access to outdoor recreation and cultural amenities.
Brossard, QC  is a dynamic location near Montreal offering a multicultural work environment and proximity to technology, healthcare, and finance sectors.
Compensation and Benefits   Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
SEL makes an annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution for eligible employees. The group RRSP also supports personal contributions.
Top-tier health insurance including extended coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Healthy life balance with statutory paid holidays, personal holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 15 days, 9 paid sick days, parental leave up to 90% of regular earnings, and family medical and compassionate leave.
Growth and development through apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Additional benefits including wellness and adoption assistance.
Pay Range  We anticipate the position to be filled at Project Engineer II with a pay range of 82,000.00$ - $, or Project Engineer III 93,800.00$ - $. We are open to considering candidates with varying experience; pay and title depend…