Electrical Engineer – Energy, Hydroelectric Power and Electrical Switchgear

Jobtailor; Drummondville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design power electrical systems for hydroelectric plants and related energy infrastructure in Quebec. The role involves layout and installation engineering for medium- and high-voltage equipment, producing technical drawings, specifications, and equipment lists, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will mentor engineers-in-training and collaborate with clients across Canada to ensure project success, adhering to Quebec

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Licensed Professional Engineer with OIQ registration.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
• Experience with hydroelectricity, substations or complex energy infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Quebec standards and codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD and specialized industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Design power electrical systems for hydroelectric plants and energy infra.
• Perform layout and installation engineering for switchgear, distribution centers and panels.
• Produce drawings, single-line diagrams, specs, and equipment lists.
• Conduct sizing calculations for equipment and cables.
• Participate in equipment selection and review vendor documents.
• Coordinate work with civil, structural, mechanical teams.
• Attend field surveys, site visits, tests and commissioning as needed.
• Mentor engineers-in-training, designers and technicians.
• Engage in technical discussions with clients to contribute to projects

Skills

Electrical Power Systems Design

Hydroelectricity Experience

Licensed Professional Engineer

AutoCAD Proficiency

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Quality & Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) Membership

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical Design Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• • Design power electrical systems for hydroelectric plants and other energy infrastructures
• • Perform layout and installation engineering for electrical equipment, including medium- and high-voltage switchgear, electrical distribution centers, control panels, auxiliary transformers, and power and protection systems
• • Produce and review drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, equipment lists and other engineering deliverables
• • Perform or validate sizing calculations for equipment and electrical cables
• • Participate in the technical selection of equipment and in the review of vendor documents
• • Coordinate work with civil, structural, mechanical, control and protection, architectural and building teams
• • Participate in field surveys, site visits, acceptance tests and commissioning phases as required
• • Provide mentorship to engineers-in-training (EITs), designers and technicians
• • Engage in technical discussions with clients and contribute to the overall success of projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed professional engineer, member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• More than 5 years of relevant experience in electrical power systems
• Experience in hydroelectricity, electrical substations or complex energy infrastructure
• Good knowledge of standards, codes and design practices applicable in Quebec
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD and other specialized industry tools
• Excellent command of French, both written and spoken
• Functional knowledge of English to collaborate with teams, partners and clients across Canada
• Technical leadership, rigor, sense of responsibility and a collaborative spirit
• Commitment to quality, health and safety, and professional excellence

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates expertise in designing power electrical systems for hydroelectric plants and energy infrastructures, with a strong focus on technical leadership, collaboration, and adherence to industry standards and safety practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Power Systems Design
• Hydroelectricity Experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Technical Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical System Design
• Sizing Calculations
• Technical Specifications
• Single-Line Diagrams
• Electrical Equipment Installation
• Medium-Voltage Switchgear
• High-Voltage Switchgear
• Power Protection Systems
• Equipment Selection
• Field Surveys

Soft Skills

• Mentorship
• Collaboration
• Sense of Responsibility
• Commitment to Quality
• Technical Discussions

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) Membership

Industry Keywords

• Hydroelectric Plants
• Electrical Substations
• Energy Infrastructure
• Quebec Standards and Codes
• Health and Safety

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Electrical Design Software