SCADA Engineer

SCADA Engineer

Location: Burnaby, BC, with travel as required
Duration: 12-Month Contract (November 2026 – November 2027)
Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week
Industry: Utilities / Electrical Engineering / SCADA & Automation

About the Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with P&C SCADA Systems Design to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers.

The successful candidate will join a specialized Protection & Control (P&C) SCADA Design Team, supporting the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of SCADA systems used in high-voltage transmission substations, generating stations, and distribution facilities.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in utility SCADA systems, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), industrial communication protocols, and substation automation who enjoys solving technical challenges and delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot SCADA systems for electrical substations operating between 12kV and 500kV.

• Develop detailed SCADA engineering packages, including system configurations, device point assignments, drawings, specifications, and test plans.

• Configure and program GE RTUs (D400, D20, D200, D25, IBOX), gateway devices, network switches, routers, and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).

• Work with communication networks and protocols, including Ethernet, DNP3, and Modbus Plus.

• Prepare engineering deliverables, calculations, technical reports, estimates, and design documentation.

• Perform laboratory testing, validate equipment configurations, and execute pre-commissioning test plans.

• Provide technical support during equipment installation, factory testing, commissioning, and field activities.

• Conduct field reviews and prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as the Professional of Record (PoR).

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues.

• Review engineering designs for compliance with applicable standards and provide technical guidance to team members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably involving electrical utility SCADA systems, substation automation, or P&C engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC.

• Access to a valid EGBC Permit to Practice (P2P) through an engineering firm or sole practitioner.

• Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting SCADA systems in electrical substations.

• Experience with GE RTU platforms, including D400, D20, D200, D25, or similar systems.

• Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus Plus, Ethernet networking, and related communication technologies.

• Experience preparing engineering designs, technical documentation, and commissioning test plans.

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

• Basic First Aid certification.

Nice to Have

• Additional experience with substation automation and industrial control systems.

• Knowledge of NERC standards or compliance requirements.

• Previous experience working with electrical utilities.

• Exposure to high-voltage transmission substations, generating stations, or distribution infrastructure.

Work Location

This position is based at the Edmonds Office in Burnaby, BC, with travel to substations and other project sites as required for field reviews, testing, and commissioning support.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to work on critical electrical infrastructure projects involving SCADA integration, substation automation, and power system monitoring and control.

You'll collaborate with experienced P&C engineers and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to the design and commissioning of systems that support the safe and reliable operation of BC's electrical grid.

Apply Today

If you're a P.Eng. with strong SCADA design, RTU configuration, and substation automation experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your updated resume to learn more about this opportunity.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com