Senior Electrical Engineer at Tetra Tech
Mississauga, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 25

Experience

4 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Protective Relays, Dnp3, Easypower, Substation Automation, Skm, Communication Protocols, Etap, Modbus, Timelines, Iec, Cyme, Pscad

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE, P.Eng.) registration in the Unites States or Canada is required.
  • 4+ years of experience in P&C engineering for transmission, distribution, HVDC and renewable energy projects.
  • Strong knowledge of protective relays, control systems, SCADA architecture, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, GOOSE messaging, etc.).
  • Experience with SEL, GE, and Siemens protection relays.
  • Familiarity with RTU and Power Plant Controller programming.
  • Proficiency in ETAP for system analysis and relay coordination; experience with ASPEN, CYME, EasyPower, SKM, and PSCAD is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with substation automation, Interconnection NERC compliance reports, NERC CIP compliance, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Ability to lead multiple projects, manage timelines, and effectively interact with clients
Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer (Protection & Controls) for our Power Division. This position can be done from anywhere in the Untied States and Canada. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of protection and control (P&C) systems for transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects, including AC/DC schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, relay logic diagrams, relay panel layouts, and communication network diagrams.
  • Perform coordination studies and relay programming.
  • Oversee SCADA system architecture, RTU configurations, IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging, and substation automation.
  • Plan, schedule, and monitor project work to ensure alignment with timelines, resource allocation, and reporting to the Discipline Manager and Project Manager.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards (CSA, IEEE, NERC, NFPA 70, etc.) and client specifications.
  • Collaborate with utilities, developers, and EPC contractors to define project requirements.
  • Assist in preparing technical proposals and estimates.
  • Prepare technical specifications, reports, and engineering documentation.
  • Interface with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to drive project success.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • Professional Engineer (PE, P.Eng.) registration in the Unites States or Canada is required.
  • 4+ years of experience in P&C engineering for transmission, distribution, HVDC and renewable energy projects.
  • Strong knowledge of protective relays, control systems, SCADA architecture, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, GOOSE messaging, etc.).
  • Experience with SEL, GE, and Siemens protection relays.
  • Familiarity with RTU and Power Plant Controller programming.
  • Proficiency in ETAP for system analysis and relay coordination; experience with ASPEN, CYME, EasyPower, SKM, and PSCAD is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with substation automation, Interconnection NERC compliance reports, NERC CIP compliance, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Ability to lead multiple projects, manage timelines, and effectively interact with clients.
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