Electrical engineer and Automation

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Varennes (Canada) seeks an experienced Automation & Project Engineer to lead electrical and automation design, implementation, and optimization of industrial projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, safety, and reliability across manufacturing environments. The role requires a 10+ year track record in manufacturing, strong PLC/HMI and AutoCAD skills, and bilingual fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automated production (electrical profile).
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of electricity and industrial automation.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and automation aspects of industrial projects, ensuring standards compliance.
• Prepare Capex requests, monitor budgets, assess risks.
• Write detailed technical specifications for equipment and systems.
• Improve machine safety through modifications and risk analyses.
• Organize tenders and manage procurement for equipment installation and modernization.
• Oversee commissioning and provide expert technical support.
• Develop control logic and PLC program descriptions.
• Contribute to process stability and manufacturing quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial automation

Project management

Problem solving

Strategic vision

Multi-project handling

Bilingual: French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or automated production

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI systems

Job description

Join a team that powers homes, schools, hospitals, and industries. As an automation and electrical Project Engineer, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial projects that drive performance and safety. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions, improve manufacturing processes, and support long-term equipment reliability. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving mindset will help shape a sustainable energy future.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead the electrical and automation aspects of industrial projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Prepare capital investment requests (Capex), monitor budgets, and assess technical and financial risks.

Write detailed technical specifications for equipment and systems.

Improve machine safety through modifications and health and safety risk analyses.

Organize tenders and manage procurement for equipment installation and modernization.

Oversee commissioning and provide expert technical support for complex issue resolution.

Develop control logic and write PLC program descriptions using various programming languages.

Contribute to process stability and manufacturing quality improvements in a dynamic environment.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or automated production (electrical profile).

Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of electricity and industrial automation.

Action-oriented with technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership.

Ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and analyze effectively.

Familiarity with PLC and HMI automation systems.

Knowledge of industrial electrical components.

Fluent in French and English.

Proficient in AutoCAD.

Demonstrated leadership in implementing improvement solutions.

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension program with generous company match and contribution, life and disability insurance

Family Care: 24/7 employee and family assistance program (EAP), access to telemedicine services

Work-Life Balance: Enhanced leave programs, wellness and fitness initiatives

Employee Engagement and Development: Employee resource groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Only selected candidates will be contacted.