Test Bay Application Technician / Engineer

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Description

We are looking for a Test Bay Application Technician / 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 a on-site position in Markham.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer applications and 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 Lead Application Engineers as needed.
• Perform testing of customized protection and control solutions in-house and at customer sites.
• Provide field support up to and including commissioning of new applications.
• Mentor team members, provide peer review, and support training initiatives.
  
  
  

Qualifications & 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.
• Proficiency with GE Multilin, Micom, SEL, ABB, and other 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.
  
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in turnkey protection and control projects.
• Proven record in developing protection and control applications.
• Working knowledge of major test sets and associated software.
• Familiarity with electrical utility standard work and documentation procedures.
• Interdisciplinary experience, including metering, communications, substation automation, and integration.
• Lean/6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• P.Eng certification is an asset.
  
  
  

Why choose us

• 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.)
  
  
  

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.