Protection and Control Engineer
About the role
Job Title – System Support Specialist IV
Job Location – Markham, ON Job Duration- 1+ year
ROLE SUMMARY
- 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 Operations Director, the Power System 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.
- 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
- 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S or higher degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power system.
- (5) 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 Professional engineering accreditation is not essential but definitely would be an asset
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About People Integra (A Business Integra Group Company)
People Integra is a global provider of Global Capability Centre (GCC) enablement, Workforce Solutions, and IT Services, supporting organizations across the United States, India, and Canada.
We partner with enterprises to address evolving talent, scalability, and technology needs through integrated workforce solutions and strategic delivery models. Our services include IT and Non-IT staffing, contract and permanent hiring, contract-to-hire, bulk hiring, and strategic workforce planning, designed to help organizations build agile and future-ready teams.
People Integra also specializes in end-to-end GCC establishment and expansion in India, including workforce ramp-up, infrastructure enablement, and ongoing operational support, enabling global companies to build and scale high-performing offshore capabilities with confidence.
Driven by domain expertise, process excellence, and a robust delivery ecosystem, People Integra is committed to delivering quality, speed, and long-term partnership—helping organizations accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable business outcomes.
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Protection and Control Engineer
About the role
Job Title – System Support Specialist IV
Job Location – Markham, ON Job Duration- 1+ year
ROLE SUMMARY
- 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 Operations Director, the Power System 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.
- 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
- 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S or higher degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering specialized in power system.
- (5) 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 Professional engineering accreditation is not essential but definitely would be an asset
Not the right fit? Search for Protection and Control Engineer jobs in Markham, Ontario, Canada
About People Integra (A Business Integra Group Company)
People Integra is a global provider of Global Capability Centre (GCC) enablement, Workforce Solutions, and IT Services, supporting organizations across the United States, India, and Canada.
We partner with enterprises to address evolving talent, scalability, and technology needs through integrated workforce solutions and strategic delivery models. Our services include IT and Non-IT staffing, contract and permanent hiring, contract-to-hire, bulk hiring, and strategic workforce planning, designed to help organizations build agile and future-ready teams.
People Integra also specializes in end-to-end GCC establishment and expansion in India, including workforce ramp-up, infrastructure enablement, and ongoing operational support, enabling global companies to build and scale high-performing offshore capabilities with confidence.
Driven by domain expertise, process excellence, and a robust delivery ecosystem, People Integra is committed to delivering quality, speed, and long-term partnership—helping organizations accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable business outcomes.