Electrical Design Engineer

Sécheron Hasler Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering company in Montreal is seeking a dynamic Electrical Design Engineer. The role involves participating in project meetings, executing electrical engineering tasks like developing schematics, and providing production support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the field and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with proficiency in English and additional languages being a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electrical design or energy sectors.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project Kick-Off meetings.
• Review tender documents and align with customer specifications.
• Execute electrical engineering tasks and develop Single Line Diagrams.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation for electrical components.
• Provide production support during functional tests and FAT.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

With over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage, Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment. Our solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide trusted for their precision, reliability, and innovation.

At the heart of modern rail infrastructure, our Traction Power Systems unit delivers cutting-edge DC and AC traction substations, protection systems, power conversion and digital monitoring solutions. Join us to shape the future of sustainable mobility with technology that keeps cities and countries moving. For the expansion of our team, we are seeking to hire in Montreal a dynamic and motivated Electrical Design Engineer.

Main tasks

• Actively participate in internal and external project Kick-Off meetings for projects under your responsibility.
• Review tender documents in alignment with customer specifications, Sécheron standards, and cost estimations.
• Execute comprehensive electrical engineering tasks, including the development of Single Line Diagrams and detailed schematics.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation for electrical components.
• Provide production support, particularly during functional testing and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), upon request.
• Support customer approval processes for electrical designs, as requested by the Project Manager.
• Respond to customer inquiries through coordination with the Project Manager.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, ideally in a similar field or within the Transmission or Distribution of Energy sectors.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Portuguese is considered a strong asset.

Qualifications

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.