Power Communication Protocol developer

Montreal

Offre publiée le 2025-12-17

Huawei Canada

Huawei Canada – Developer (Smart Grid Technology Lab)

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About the team

The Smart Grid Technology Lab’s research focuses on Power electronics, Energy Management Systems and other Smart Grid Technologies, applying the latest technology to the digital power industry. The lab has become a research organization with many significant industry achievements.

About the job

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Developer. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, or integrating power communication protocols and related solutions.

  • Develop, maintain, or integrate power communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus – strong in any one of them is acceptable).
  • Participate in the design and implementation of communication modules, data modeling, and protocol interaction logic.
  • Work with internal teams to integrate protocols into company platforms (e.g., gateways, EMS, SCADA, or energy devices).
  • Troubleshoot communication issues and support system‑level testing and validation.
  • Prepare technical documentation and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

About the ideal candidate

  • Hold a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related background in power system protection and automation.
  • Experience with at least one of the following power / industrial communication protocols : IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104, or similar.
  • Proficiency in C / C++ or other system‑level languages (e.g., Go, Rust, or Python for integration‑level work).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP / UDP, sockets).
  • Ability to work with engineering documentation and technical standards.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Nice to have : experience with power automation, protection, microgrids, renewable energy systems, or embedded systems and familiarity with SCL files, MMS / GOOSE concepts, or protocol stack development.
  • Nice to have : hands‑on experience with testing tools or protocol analyzers.
  • Huawei aims to support a French‑speaking work environment for its employees in Quebec. However, proficiency in English is essential for this role because communication with colleagues outside Quebec and specialized tasks require English.

    Seniority level

    Entry level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industry

    Telecommunications

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