Electrical Engineer, BOP

Andritz; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hydroelectric equipment manufacturer in Pointe-Claire is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to projects for new hydro power generating units. Responsibilities include overseeing design specifications, coordinating engineering teams, and ensuring project compliance. Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Engineering degree and bilingual (English/French) qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work mode and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance

Pension plan

Profit sharing program

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• Strong motivation, positive mindset, and team-oriented.
• Willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Perseverance and follow-through on ideas and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and implementation of hydro power generating units.
• Review contractual technical specifications and identify design requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Bilingualism: fluent in spoken and written English and French

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in turbine-generator instrumentation

General instrumentation and control system design

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Engineer license with a Canadian engineering association

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Responsibilities

The candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of projects for new hydro power generating units and for the rehabilitation of existing facilities. As a member of the balance of plant engineering team responsible for the unit instrumentation, electrical systems and auxiliary systems, the tasks and responsibilities include:

• Review technical specifications for contracts, identify design requirements and develop concepts for solutions and systems.
• Supervise designers and actively participate in the preparation and production of engineering documents such as block diagrams, instrument lists, electrical diagrams, instrument installation details, wiring routing drawings, cable lists, P&ID diagram and control panel specifications, while ensuring that engineering concepts and works comply with technical specifications and the requirements of applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with various engineering teams, suppliers and customers for the integration of applicable equipment systems.
• Produce technical specifications for electrical equipment and review associated shop drawings.
• Carry out engineering instructions for work or inspection at the plant.
• Monitor and update the budget and engineering schedule with the project teams.
• Organize and participate in design reviews.
• Check and seal the technical documentation produced under supervision.
• Provide technical support for the installation on site.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of design tools and rules.
• Participate in problem solving and identification of root causes.
• Prepare technical documentation for submissions.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values. In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
• Hold an engineer license with at least one Canadian engineering association (licensing fees paid by ANDRITZ).
• Experience in turbine-generator instrumentation or equivalent industry experience (asset).
• Experience in general instrumentation and control system design (asset).
• Experience or knowledge of hydroelectric or other power generation fields (asset).
• Experience or knowledge of hydraulic power and control systems (asset).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical problems and to design practical and cost effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (desired) and AutoCAD Electrical (asset) CAD software.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
• Bilingualism: fluent in spoken and written English and French (required).
• Good interpersonal skills, collaboration and teamwork (required).
• Willing to occasionally travel and perform on-site field work mainly in Canada, including proposal site visits and project site surveys.

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Hybrid work mode.
• Profit sharing program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design.
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity.
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered.
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering.
• 65 representative offices worldwide.
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada.
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year.
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW.
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide.
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide.

Legal status to work in Canada is required.