About the role
Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control (Secondment)
Location: Trail, BC
Company: Lauren Services
Lauren Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control for a secondment opportunity in Trail, BC. This role will provide specialized support in protection and control system engineering for utility infrastructure, with a strong focus on transmission, distribution, and generation systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate data and observations; prepare detailed technical reports of findings.
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Conduct Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate protection and control systems through commissioning checklists and relay testing.
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Deliver in-field expertise to Network Operations; lead engineering investigations of complex operational events.
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Lead or participate in the development, review, and maintenance of protection standards, policies, and procedures.
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Identify gaps or areas of improvement; initiate and implement technical policies, inspections, permitting, and design processes.
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Serve as a technical reference for the team, external consultants, and stakeholders; maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and standards.
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Represent organizational technical interests at industry meetings, hearings, and conferences; build and maintain relationships with peers and external agencies.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
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8–12 years’ experience in electric utility protection and control system engineering (transmission, distribution, station, and generation).
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Valid BC driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
Technical Competencies
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In-depth knowledge of:
- Protection schemes for transmission/distribution substations and generating stations.
- Protection coordination for transmission/distribution systems.
- Protective relay, regulator, and fuse settings.
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Strong working knowledge of:
- Substation design, high-voltage equipment, AC/DC auxiliary systems, and monitoring devices.
- Applicable engineering standards (IEEE, ANSI, WECC, Canadian Electrical Code).
- Safety management and budget principles.
- SEL and ABB relays.
- AutoCAD.
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Proficiency with engineering studies software: Aspen OneLiner, ACSELERATOR, ETAP, CYME TCC (required).
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Familiarity with CYMEDist and ARCFM (asset).
Why Join Lauren Services?
At Lauren, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions across Canada. This secondment role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Trail, BC, while representing Lauren Services and building technical expertise in the utility industry.
About Lauren Services
Lauren Services is a full service, fit for purpose EPCM company. The ex-"Concise Design" partners now have a vested interest in the company.
Lauren Services provides a full suite of project delivery services. We offer complete EPCM services including Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Full Service Engineering, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction Management, Project Controls, Startup & Commissioning, Environmental / Regulatory, Life Cycle Analysis
At Lauren, we pride ourselves in successfully executing projects that are safe, high quality, cost effective and completed on time.
Our team leaders capitalize on their years of experience supported by a solution driven group of professionals.
Lauren is experienced in all phases of project engineering. By clearly defining the scope early in the project, we are able to choose the best technologies and apply value engineering to provide the lowest cost. The goal is to accurately establish the project budget and schedule to minimize changes. Lauren specializes in designing projects from concept through detailed engineering while meeting our customer's cost, schedule and process requirements. Our deep experience with Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management projects leads to practical designs with a strong consideration for constructability.
Lauren Services business model is based on repeat business by developing long term relationships with our clients.
About the role
Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control (Secondment)
Location: Trail, BC
Company: Lauren Services
Lauren Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control for a secondment opportunity in Trail, BC. This role will provide specialized support in protection and control system engineering for utility infrastructure, with a strong focus on transmission, distribution, and generation systems.
Key Responsibilities
-
Evaluate data and observations; prepare detailed technical reports of findings.
-
Conduct Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate protection and control systems through commissioning checklists and relay testing.
-
Deliver in-field expertise to Network Operations; lead engineering investigations of complex operational events.
-
Lead or participate in the development, review, and maintenance of protection standards, policies, and procedures.
-
Identify gaps or areas of improvement; initiate and implement technical policies, inspections, permitting, and design processes.
-
Serve as a technical reference for the team, external consultants, and stakeholders; maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and standards.
-
Represent organizational technical interests at industry meetings, hearings, and conferences; build and maintain relationships with peers and external agencies.
Education & Experience
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
-
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
-
8–12 years’ experience in electric utility protection and control system engineering (transmission, distribution, station, and generation).
-
Valid BC driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
Technical Competencies
-
In-depth knowledge of:
- Protection schemes for transmission/distribution substations and generating stations.
- Protection coordination for transmission/distribution systems.
- Protective relay, regulator, and fuse settings.
-
Strong working knowledge of:
- Substation design, high-voltage equipment, AC/DC auxiliary systems, and monitoring devices.
- Applicable engineering standards (IEEE, ANSI, WECC, Canadian Electrical Code).
- Safety management and budget principles.
- SEL and ABB relays.
- AutoCAD.
-
Proficiency with engineering studies software: Aspen OneLiner, ACSELERATOR, ETAP, CYME TCC (required).
-
Familiarity with CYMEDist and ARCFM (asset).
Why Join Lauren Services?
At Lauren, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions across Canada. This secondment role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Trail, BC, while representing Lauren Services and building technical expertise in the utility industry.
About Lauren Services
Lauren Services is a full service, fit for purpose EPCM company. The ex-"Concise Design" partners now have a vested interest in the company.
Lauren Services provides a full suite of project delivery services. We offer complete EPCM services including Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Full Service Engineering, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction Management, Project Controls, Startup & Commissioning, Environmental / Regulatory, Life Cycle Analysis
At Lauren, we pride ourselves in successfully executing projects that are safe, high quality, cost effective and completed on time.
Our team leaders capitalize on their years of experience supported by a solution driven group of professionals.
Lauren is experienced in all phases of project engineering. By clearly defining the scope early in the project, we are able to choose the best technologies and apply value engineering to provide the lowest cost. The goal is to accurately establish the project budget and schedule to minimize changes. Lauren specializes in designing projects from concept through detailed engineering while meeting our customer's cost, schedule and process requirements. Our deep experience with Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management projects leads to practical designs with a strong consideration for constructability.
Lauren Services business model is based on repeat business by developing long term relationships with our clients.