Protection Design Engineer –

Job Title: Protection Design Engineer

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Description: Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!
Great Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Defined-benefit pension plan.
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Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
and community.
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Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba’s best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking a Protection Design Engineer to work in Stations Design Department. Under the general direction of the Senior
Protection Design Engineer, responsible for the design and procurement of protection systems for Manitoba Hydro transmission,
distribution, and HVDC converter station projects.
Responsibilities:
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Design protection systems to protect Manitoba Hydro stations, transmission lines and distribution to achieve high reliability
with the optimum balance of security and dependability, and with regard for operating and maintenance requirements.
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Prepare protective relay reports describing the relaying and communications required to provide the necessary protection and
describing operation of the system for other user departments.
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Prepare scopes of work and estimates for protection design project activities.
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Coordinate project protection requirements and activities with staff in other departments.
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Perform computer studies to determine the system behavior under fault conditions and carry out specialized studies related to
new protection schemes and their suitability for usage.
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Procure protective relays and related equipment using established corporate processes including open tender (MERX),
purchasing agreements, 3 Bids and a Buy (3BB), and VISA.
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Prepare technical specifications for the purchase of complex protection systems, analyze tenders and initiate recommendation
for their purchase. Follow-up includes the review and approval of manufacturers’ documentation and design (including
hardware, software and functionality), determining and assisting with shop or field tests, and liaison with suppliers as required.
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Advise planning and design personnel in the development of station layouts, apparatus requirements and station configuration
with regard to protection considerations and advise on the requirement of current and voltage transformers for relaying and
metering.
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Provide consultation to other design groups on the application of relays into detail station designs, including relay connections,
test facilities, and interlocking requirements, as well as station integration aspects.
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Coordinate evaluation of new relay products for application in protection designs, working and negotiating with other
departments and suppliers as required to resolve problems, and ensure documentation of all necessary information.
Qualifications:
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Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of six years’ related experience in
power system protection, power system analysis, and protection and control design.
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Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time).
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Working knowledge in electromechanical, solid state and digital relay technology and applications on ac system protection
including transmission lines and feeders, bus protection, transformer protection, capacitor and reactor banks, AC filter bank
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protection and breaker fail protection.
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Working knowledge of communication technologies for protection system applications such as Power Line Carrier,
micro-wave, fiber optic, and relay-to-relay communication protocols.
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Working knowledge of IEC61850 standard and its application to protection systems (GOOSE messages, MMS, Sampled
Values).
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Working knowledge of major substation apparatus and substation control and automation systems including the ability to read
and understand detailed design drawings and equipment nameplates.
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Working knowledge with the solution of power system problems using specialized analytical software tools.
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Basic understanding of power system procedures used for operations and maintenance.
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Demonstrated capability at effectively communicating both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and technical assistance to others.
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Tactful, diplomatic, and demonstrated ability to work with others.
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Experience in design and procurement and in coordination of overall project processes.
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Demonstrated initiative in handling involved and complex technical problems.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.32-$65.33 Hourly,
$90,677.86-$125,192.08 Annually.
Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
The deadline for applications is JANUARY 21, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
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