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Protection & Control Engineer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering to a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis's Transmission, Distribution & Renewables Sector is a pioneer in the field of power generation and distribution. The team has been closely involved in the design, construction, refurbishment and study of hydro and power systems and has facilitated the production of some 296,000 MW of hydropower, more than 114,000 km of transmission lines and more than 2,500 substations around the world. We are currently looking for a Protection & Control Engineer to join our team out of our Burnaby, BC office.

Your Role

As a member of Transmission, Distribution and Renewables team, you will:

· Prepare Protection & Control designs from conceptual to implementation stage for Transmission, Distribution and Generating stations;

· Perform design work in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code;

· Prepare single line diagrams, DC/AC control schematics, panel layouts and bill of materials and detailed wiring diagrams;

· Program Protection & Control devices;

· Work on reports and calculations and perform site visits;

· Work collaboratively with other team members to deliver projects.

Rewards & Benefits

· The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients;

· An exciting environment where work-life balance is important;

· A wide array of learning and development opportunities;

· Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan;

· A work environment focused on health and safety.

About You

· Minimum of 3 years + relevant experience

· Holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent and is registered with EGBC;

· Has taken courses in Protection & Control at a University level or equivalent;

· Experience with AutoCAD and PLC programming is an asset;

· Demonstrated excellent written and oral English communication skills and good work ethic.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

Additional Information

Expected compensation for this role is between 80,700 - $111,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Clean power Engineering

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156894

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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