Electrical Engineer IV

Job Site
Remote

Date Range
Oct 1, 2026 Sep 30, 2027

Hire Type
Contractor

Contract Type
Contract Only

Pay Type
Hourly

Standard Hours Per Week
40.00

Exemption Status
Non-Exempt

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• " B.S or higher degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power system. " Seven (7) years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems. " Knowledge of power system steady and transient analysis, fault study and protection theory. Familiar with symmetrical components.
• " Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or Etap " Working knowledge on substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus " Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar " Ethical and professional business manner in interaction with team members and customers. " Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals. " Estimate engineering efforts for customer proposals and projects. " Proficient in technical report writing, MS Word and Excel " Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations. " Strong learning skills, demonstrated team player and Customer focused

LOCATION INFORMATION

Markham (Mark) ON CA

650 Markland Street,Cachet Corporate Center
Markham Ontario L6C 0M1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Travel is 25%

This position will be responsible for executing Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets in the US and Canada.
Reporting through the Grid Automation North America Protection and Control Engineering manager , the Lead Protection and Control Engineer will be part of the regional Projects and Services execution team.
Activities will include designing, programming, testing and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.

Participate in the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.

Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, Lightening protection studies, Insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, etc.

Create relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings for Client and third-party protective relays.

Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations

Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent

Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing

Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications

Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners

Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions

.*** Position Summary: The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical systems and components to ensure functionality and efficiency. Responsibilities: Assist in designing and developing electrical systems and components. Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems. Document technical activities and prepare detailed reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure project specifications and timelines are met. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Entry-level experience or internship in electrical engineering preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in electrical design software and tools. Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols.

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