Position Title:  Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer

At Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United), we are a team of engineers, builders, planners, and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

In December 2024, United Engineers and Constructors was acquired by Aecon Group Inc. Aecon and United have a proven working relationship and the United team continues to operate in the market as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company.

This position requires broad knowledge of electrical utility and substation engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience and education. This position requires a technical background in protection and controls to develop and implement designs for existing and new transmission and distribution projects.  This position requires at least four (4) or more years of electrical controls design experience working for an electrical utility or similar industry.

What You'll Do Here 

• Provide engineering and designs of the protection and controls for electrical utility projects.
• Proficiency working on protection and control drawings including one-line diagrams, relay protection, control schematics, instrumentation and alarm schematics, SCADA controls, racks and panels views, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and bill of materials.
• Work collaboratively with electrical layout designers, civil designers, electrical project engineers, system protection engineers, construction supervisors, and construction field personnel.
• Conduct site walkdowns as required to assess field conditions, evaluate and develop scope of work, and meet with client personnel and other stakeholders to collaborate on project requirements. 
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers and review technical documentation including vendor drawings.
• Participate in technical discussions as needed by the project team(s).
• Be an active participant and contributor to improvements in standards and design processes.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years or more of electrical utility experience and knowledge of electrical substations and switching stations equipment, e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, medium voltage switchgear, gas insulated substations (GIS), regulators, capacitor banks, disconnect switches, oil pumping plants, and associated electrical system for switching and substations and or outside plant electric distribution and/or transmission systems.
• Candidate must possess a proficient knowledge of protective relay schemes and applications, SCADA, metering, AC & DC power and controls, alarms, fiber optic communication and equipment monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of common substation configurations.  Knowledge of electrical distribution and/or transmission systems is a plus.
• Proficient in working on one-line controls, schematics for protective relays including microprocessor relays, control schematics, alarms, auxiliary power, SCADA and metering circuits, etc. and understanding of electrical layout drawings in order to effectively support projects.
• Proactive communicator with clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills.
• Experience adhering to project schedules and preparing man-hour estimates.
• Ability to write project status reports and assist in developing project task man-hour estimates
• Ability to work in an integrated project team environment and on multiple projects with minimum of supervision and be a good team player.
• Ability to adhere to company and client standards and guidelines, comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Possess a high standard for attention to detail and take pride in developing a quality deliverable.
• Computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel), Microstation, AutoCAD, Acrobat, etc.
• Because the job requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.
• Advanced degree or technical training, P.E license a plus.
• Familiarity with utility best practices, IEEE, ASME, NESC and NEMA Standards.
• Familiarity with PSEG standards and procedures.

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States

Aecon Engineering Services Inc. (United) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. United believes in each person’s potential, and we will help you reach yours.