About Verdyn
At Verdyn, we engineer and deliver turnkey solutions that drive North America's sustainable energy transition. Founded in 2019, we specialize in renewable energy, battery storage systems, power quality solutions, and advanced power electronics.
Our mission is to ensure energy supply is reliable, efficient, and green — enabling our clients to focus on their core business. We deliver end-to-end services, including engineering design, procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and support for:
- Power Quality Solutions — Voltage regulation, DVRs, and power conditioning systems
- Energy Storage & DC Microgrids — Fast-switching, scalable systems integrated with renewables and EV charging
- EV DC Fast Charging Infrastructure — High-performance, modular systems ready for the growing EV market
Learn more at: www.verdyn.ca
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer (Protection & Control) to design and implement protection schemes and control strategies for renewable energy systems, energy storage facilities, and power quality solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, reliable, and coordinated operation of complex electrical systems.
The successful candidate will bring expertise in protective relaying, power system controls, and experience with modern digital protection and automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design protection and control schemes for renewable energy, BESS, and microgrid systems
- Develop protection coordination studies and relay settings for various fault scenarios
- Create control logic and sequences for automated switching and system operations
- Configure and program digital protective relays and automation controllers
- Perform protection system modeling and analysis using industry-standard software
- Develop functional specifications for protection and control systems
- Support commissioning activities including relay testing and protection validation
- Investigate system disturbances and implement corrective measures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in power system protection and control
- Strong knowledge of protective relaying principles and applications
- Experience with digital protection relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider, or similar)
- Proficiency in protection analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, or similar)
- Understanding of power system dynamics and stability
- Knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus)
- Eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada
Preferred Experience
- Experience with renewable energy or energy storage protection schemes
- Knowledge of microgrid protection and islanding detection
- Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for control systems
- Experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
- Background in power electronics and inverter-based resources
- Field experience in protection system commissioning and testing
Why Join Verdyn?
- Work on impactful projects advancing clean energy and grid resilience
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible hybrid/remote working options
- A collaborative, growth-oriented environment with significant leadership opportunities
- Commitment to innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence
Application Process
Apply through this site. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: "Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control Application"
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We are also hiring for:
- Electrical Engineers
- Controls Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Communications Engineers
- Product Designers
- QA & Manufacturing Managers
See open positions at: https://www.verdyn.ca/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
