Protection and Control Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers

Toronto, CAremote countryPosted Jun 25, 2026
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About the role

Overview:

We are designing the grid of the future!

Perform protection studies and relay settings preparation. Design and develop electrical drawings for transmission and distribution protection projects, prepare equipment technical specifications, provide technical support and review of client’s design packages including drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities:

How you can make an impact:

Perform protection studies including model development, short circuit studies, equipment duty analysis, protection coordination, and PRC compliance studies.

Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.

Prepare and review electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawing, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.

Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources

Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering-related work

Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives

Execute on multiple tasks at any given time.

Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0-3 years of experience

Familiar with power system protection analysis tools and softwares including PSCAD, ETAP, EasyPower, ASPEN, CYME. Experience with CAPE is a plus.

Familiar with preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.

Familiar with SEL Quickset

Have high standards in producing quality documents that he/she shall own with pride.

Strong technical/report preparation skills.

Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.

Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.

Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Capable of managing multiple tasks.

Flexible with the ability to manage change.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings

Familiar with AutoCAD

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you

Generous PTO and paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

Work with industry leaders

401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position is remote based in the US with travel required

Travel: Travel will be needed (30% or more)

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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