Electrical Building Engineer

BPA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA, a Montreal-based engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a large team of professionals. The role focuses on leading design, analysis, and verification of electrical systems for building projects, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver optimized solutions across the project lifecycle.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, be an OIQ member, and offer 4–10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 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; functional to advanced level in English

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

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Communication

French language

English proficiency

Education

Electrical engineering degree

OIQ membership

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.