Test Bay Engineer Job at Amaris Consulting (Markham)

Job Description

We are looking for a Test Bay Engineer who will be responsible for programming, testing, and commissioning protection and control panels for power systems, including Generator Protection, Generator Excitation, Transformer Protection, Feeder Protection, Bus Protection, and Line Protection Systems. This role ensures that multi-function relays and associated control panels operate reliably and according to user specifications. The position works closely with Operations and Project Management teams to support engineering and site services activities. This is an on-site position based in Markham, Ontario.

Job Responsibility

Analyze project specifications to understand protection and control panel designs, including single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, logic/control diagrams, wiring drawings, wire lists, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Prepare customized test plans to validate that multi-function protection relays operate correctly in safeguarding the power system
Create relay setting files based on logic diagrams and coordination/protection study reports
Upload setting files and configure communications, including IEC 61850 protocols
Execute test plans using secondary injection tests and simulate complex control schemes such as transfer schemes, synchronizing schemes, and auto-restoration schemes
Take full responsibility for assigned projects, with support from senior engineering team members as needed
Perform testing of customized protection and control solutions in-house and at project sites
Provide field support up to and including commissioning of new applications
Mentor team members, provide peer review, and support training initiatives

Requirements

University degree or College diploma in Electrical Engineering
3–5 years of experience in relay testing and creation of setting files for multi-function relays
Strong knowledge of power systems, protection schemes, and communication applications
Experience developing test procedures and maintenance procedures for factory and site testing/commissioning of protection panels
Experience working with industry-standard protection relay platforms
Excellent understanding of protection principles, including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, Bus, Feeder, Generator, and Large Motor protection
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and mentor team members
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and multicultural collaboration skills
Customer-focused mindset

Nice to have

Experience in turnkey protection and control projects
Proven record in developing protection and control applications
Working knowledge of major relay testing equipment and associated software
Familiarity with electrical utility standard work and documentation procedures
Interdisciplinary experience including metering, communications, substation automation, and integration
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
P.Eng certification is an asset

What we offer

An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

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