Electrical Building Engineer

Colonial Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA in Montréal is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead design and verification of building electrical systems. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to deliver tailored, practical solutions for projects of varying scale.

The role offers opportunities in team leadership, mentorship, or deep technical specialization, with a requirement for building code expertise and strong communication in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• OIQ membership or eligibility is expected.
• 4–10+ years of experience with building electrical systems.
• Fluent French with professional English is required for national projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and verification of electrical systems for building projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to craft practical solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and assess existing installations for upgrades.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and specifications with accuracy.
• Support construction supervision and field coordination to meet design intent.
• Assist in budget estimation and cost analysis for electrical scopes.

Skills

Fluent in French

English proficiency

Versatility

Autonomy

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Job description

Job Summary

Join a strong and established building electrical engineering team of more than 50 professionals based in Montréal.
You will be joining the team led by Marie- Pier Ste-Croix Marquis, recently appointed Director of Electrical Engineering, who brings more than 15 years of experience at BPA and succeeds the former Director of Electrical Engineering in their transition to a pan Canadian Vice President, Electrical role.

This role is ideal for someone who has the experience and interest to share knowledge, grow and develop him/herself and the team, with advance technical expertise, and lead impactful projects of varying scale, including new construction, full project lifecycle delivery, and major mandates supported by BPA’s in house experts.

Depending on interest and experience, the position offers opportunities in team leadership, people management, mentorship, or deep technical expertise.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design, analysis, and verification of electrical systems for building projects
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and clients to develop tailored, practical solutions
• Conduct site surveys and assess existing installations to develop optimized system upgrades
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and specifications with accuracy and professionalism
• Support construction supervision and field coordination to ensure design intent is achieved
• Participate in budget estimation and cost analysis for electrical scopes

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• 4–10+ years of relevant experience in building electrical systems
• Fluent in French and functional to advanced level in English*
• Versatility, autonomy, good communication skills

* English is essential due to participation in commercial projects outside Quebec and in national projects where all meetings and documentation are exclusively in English.