Electrical Engineer- Substation & FACTS

Hitachi Energy; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our team as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation & FACTS at a leading energy company. You will leverage your technical expertise to lead engineering projects focused on enhancing power system stability with minimal environmental impact. This challenging role demands qualifications in electrical engineering and hands-on experience in high-voltage systems, driving innovative solutions across North America.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability)

Pension plan with attractive employer contribution

24/7 employee and family assistance program

Fitness and wellness program

Hybrid work from home policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in Canada.
• On-site position based in Saint-Laurent, QC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering development is complete and includes all multidisciplinary inputs.
• Lead the development of innovative solutions for complex projects.
• Drive the completion of all electrical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Coordinate the electrical engineering discipline across several initiatives.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Create work plans, cost estimates, and review scope, budget, and schedule.
• Interact directly with customers, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Design and execute projects in compliance with customer specifications, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and global standards.
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions within budget and contract requirements.
• Prepare manufacturing documents for control and protection cubicles.
• Develop secondary design drawings for FACTS plant systems.
• Prepare specifications and RFPs for control and protection cubicles, cables, and junction boxes.
• Manage procurement of electrical components.
• Coordinate with mechanical, control, and system design departments.

Skills

National Electric Code (NEC)

ANSI / IEEE standards

FACTS or high-voltage transmission substation solutions

Control and protection panel design

Relay configuration and CAD tools

Bilingual in French and English

Education

BS, MSc or Ph.D in electrical engineering

Job description

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We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team, part of the rapidly growing North America Grid Integration Business Unit. This team focuses on Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)—a technology that enhances the capacity and stability of power systems with minimal environmental impact and lower investment costs.

About the Role

You will apply advanced technical knowledge to lead engineering development, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support the full lifecycle of FACTS projects across North America.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering development is complete and includes all multidisciplinary inputs.
• Lead the development of innovative solutions for complex projects.
• Drive the completion of all electrical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Coordinate the electrical engineering discipline across several initiatives.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Create work plans, cost estimates, and review scope, budget, and schedule.
• Interact directly with customers, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Design and execute projects in compliance with customer specifications, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and global standards.
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions within budget and contract requirements.
• Prepare manufacturing documents for control and protection cubicles.
• Develop secondary design drawings for FACTS plant systems.
• Prepare specifications and RFPs for control and protection cubicles, cables, and junction boxes.
• Manage procurement of electrical components.
• Coordinate with mechanical, control, and system design departments.

Qualifications

• BS, M.sC or Ph.D in electrical engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and ANSI / IEEE standards.
• Experience with FACTS or high-voltage transmission substation solutions (preferred).
• Experience in control and protection panel design (preferred).
• Knowledge of relay configuration and CAD tools (a plus).
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in Canada.
• This is an on-site position based in Saint-Laurent, QC.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with FACTS or high-voltage transmission substation solutions.
• Experience in control and protection panel design.
• Knowledge of relay configuration and CAD tools.

Pay range and compensation package

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• 24 / 7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid work from home policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Utilities, Engineering Services, and Electric Power Generation

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