Senior P&C Commissioning Engineer

Pay Rate: $118.08/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 1 year high chance of extension Location: Burnaby, British Columbia Raise is currently hiring a Senior P&C Commissioning Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable. Description Senior P&C Commissioning Engineer in this role will be part of the Transmission Stations team. This role provides critical commissioning acceptance services and advanced-level technical support for Protection and Control (P&C) systems across the transmission network (12kV to 500kV). You will act as a subject matter expert, supporting project teams, field technologists, and real-time operations while collaborating across multiple internal business units. Responsibilities Commissioning & Acceptance: Deliver expert-level commissioning acceptance services for P&C equipment in Transmission and Distribution substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. Documentation & Standards: Author, review, accept, and seal comprehensive P&C commissioning documentation, standards, and maintenance modifications. Technical Support & Investigations: Investigate, analyze, and recommend corrective actions for abnormal system conditions, major system disturbances, and complex technical issues encountered by CPC field technologists. Operational & Planning Support: Conduct technical studies, formulate operating strategies, and prepare contingency plans and short-term operating procedures to support real-time power system operations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Integrated Planning, Grid Operations, Field Operations, Generation, Distribution, and Asset Management business units, and participate in multi-disciplinary internal committees. Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of total experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent. A minimum of 4 years of specialized P&C commissioning experience. Intermediate English language proficiency for a professional environment (written and spoken). Technical Skills & Knowledge In-depth practical and theoretical knowledge of transmission system protection and control, power system parameters, and fault analysis. Proven expertise in P&C testing and commissioning best practices, with hands-on experience working in active field and substation environments. Demonstrated capability in providing subject matter expertise to project teams and supporting field technologists with technical issues and relay spares. Soft Skills & Competencies Exceptional technical writing, documentation review, and presentation skills. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Ability and willingness to travel regularly to construction and substation sites across the province. Education and Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline/sciences) P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired Additional Information Field and office environments across BC (Travel to construction sites required) Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment. Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network. Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or any other Raise job posting (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or [email protected]. #WES

The role involves providing expert-level commissioning acceptance services and technical support for Protection and Control systems across transmission networks. Responsibilities include authoring commissioning documentation, investigating system disturbances, and collaborating with various business units to support real-time power operations.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a P.Eng license with EGBC, and at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience. A minimum of 4 years of specialized P&C commissioning experience and the ability to travel to field sites are required.

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• P&C Commissioning
• Transmission System Protection
• Fault Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Substation Testing
• Power System Parameters
• Relay Spares Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Operating Strategies
• Contingency Planning
• Field Testing

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available