Power Communication Protocol Developer
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.. Montreal · full-time.
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What you'll do
- You'll build, maintain, and connect power communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, or Modbus
- You'll design communication modules, data models, and the logic governing protocol exchanges
- You'll integrate protocols with gateways, EMS, SCADA, and energy-device platforms
- You'll investigate communication faults and help validate systems through testing
- You'll write technical documentation and coordinate delivery with internal teams
What you bring
- You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related power-protection field
- You have experience with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104, or a comparable industrial protocol
- You work proficiently in C/C++ or another system-level language, with Go, Rust, or Python suitable for integration work
- You understand TCP/UDP networking and sockets
- You can interpret engineering documents and technical standards while working independently or collaboratively
Who this fits
This role suits a developer with power or industrial communications experience who can work across protocol integration, troubleshooting, and system testing. The position is permanent, full-time, and onsite in Montreal. English is essential for communication with colleagues outside Quebec and for the specialized work described in the listing.
From the employer
Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for a Developer.
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:
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 the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or with 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.
Hands-on experience with testing tools or protocol analyzers is an asset.
Huawei aims to support a French-speaking work environment for its employees in Quebec. We have taken steps to avoid requiring a language other than French for this position. However, proficiency in English is essential for this role for the following reasons:
The person will be required to communicate regularly with colleagues located outside Quebec, where English is the primary language used for communication between offices. In addition, the nature of the tasks related to this position, which falls within a highly specialized field of artificial intelligence, also requires knowledge of English.
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