On behalf of our client, SEM is seeking an Engineer, Protection and Controls to support the installation of a new generating asset as part of a multidisciplinary project execution team. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Providing Protection and Controls support to project teams to ensure successful project execution
•    Working closely with consultants to review all technical packages to ensure compliance with standards and practices
•    Reviewing plant automation and monitoring systems
•    Reviewing protection and control studies and settings and providing feedback
•    Reviewing and assessing equipment configurations and settings
•    Reviewing and advising on new technologies and recommending optimal solutions
•    Providing input on the selection and procurement of Protection and Controls equipment
•    Providing on-site client support during installation and commissioning
•    Interfacing with other discipline engineers and operations staff to address issues as required
•    Participating in design reviews, constructability workshops, and project management meetings
•    Providing input to, and/or preparing project estimates and schedules
•    Supporting contract management activities 

Experience & Qualifications

•    Graduation from a recognized university with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical preferred; Process or Mechatronics Engineering will also be considered); an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
•    Eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) as a Professional Member
•    Minimum of 10 years’ experience, including several years in protection/controls/automation
•    Working knowledge of program controllers (PLC or DCS systems), HMIs, and other protective devices
•    Experience working on major projects considered an asset
•    Experience with combustion turbines considered an asset
•    Experience working in a collaborative EPCM contract environment
•    Experience in design, implementation, and troubleshooting of protection and control equipment and systems
•    Experience preparing specifications, schematics, and wiring diagrams
•    Experience with controller and HMI programming languages and communication protocol integration considered assets
•    Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required

Location: St. John’s and Holyrood, NL
Anticipated start date:  May 2026
Contract Term: 1- year contract with possibility of extension