Engineer - Telecommunications & Security

Bouthillette Parizeau & Associes; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouthillette Parizeau & Associes in Montreal seeks a security-focused Electrical Engineer to lead high-security design projects from pre-design through commissioning. You will design integrated telecom and security systems, coordinate with disciplines, and support proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5–7 years of relevant experience, knowledge of TRA, and ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience or more on relevant projects within an engineering consulting firm, or with a manufacturer or contractor.
• Experience in threat and risk assessment (e.g., Harmonized TRA Methodology, RCMP Guide GSMGC-022).
• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems, IP networks, and their integration.
• Familiarity with industry standards and guides (ANSI/TIA-568, ANSI/TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-5017, ISO/IEC 22237-6, RCMP physical security guides).
• PSP or CPP (ASIS) certification, or RCDD (BICSI) certification is an asset.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written; English is a strong asset.
• Valid driver’s license and mobility for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated telecommunication and security systems from pre-design consulting through to detailed design.
• Design specialized high-security projects for federal government facilities, national security sites, data centres, and judicial environments.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments (TRA) and vulnerability assessments and translate findings into functional and technical requirements.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and facilitate workshops to identify operational, functional, and technical needs.
• Perform site surveys and security audits of existing facilities and formulate concrete recommendations.
• Write specifications and technical reports, and estimate construction costs.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and review drawings and models in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Participate in construction supervision, testing, and system commissioning.
• Contribute to proposals and present recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Threat and risk assessment

Electronic security systems

IP networks

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Looking to take on high-level technical challenges and design security solutions that make a real difference? Join the Telecommunication & Security team at BPA and take ownership of exciting projects, from pre-design consulting all the way through to commissioning.

In addition to diverse projects across institutional, commercial, cultural, residential, and office sectors, you will have the opportunity to carry out specialized mandates in high-security environments: federal government facilities, projects within national security-related settings, complex data centres, and judicial environments, where every design decision must be firmly justified.

You will also have the chance to conduct end-to-end threat and risk assessments (TRA): identifying assets to protect, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, evaluating risks, then recommending tailored protective measures. In doing so, you will help clearly define and justify a client's needs in a high-security environment, and design the right solution at the appropriate level of protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design integrated telecommunication and security systems, both new and existing (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, duress alarms, intercom, structured cabling, and networks), from pre-design consulting through to detailed design.
• Design specialized high-security projects, notably for the federal government, national security-related facilities, complex data centres, and judicial environments, applying principles of defence in depth and security zoning.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments (TRA) and vulnerability assessments, then translate findings into justified functional and technical requirements (e.g., functional and technical program) that clearly define the client's needs.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and facilitate workshops to identify their operational, functional, and technical needs.
• Perform site surveys and security audits of existing facilities, and formulate concrete recommendations.
• Write specifications and technical reports, and estimate construction costs.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and review drawings and models produced in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Participate in construction supervision, testing, and system commissioning.
• Contribute to proposals and present your recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ); a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Ontario is an asset.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience or more on relevant projects within an engineering consulting firm, or with a manufacturer or contractor.
• Experience in threat and risk assessment (e.g., Harmonized TRA Methodology, RCMP Guide GSMGC-022): a significant asset.
• Strong knowledge of electronic security systems, IP networks, and their integration.
• Familiarity with industry standards and guides (e.g., ANSI/TIA-568, ANSI/TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-5017, ISO/IEC 22237-6, RCMP physical security guides): an asset.
• PSP or CPP (ASIS) certification, or RCDD (BICSI): an asset.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance (Reliability or Secret).
• Autonomy, pragmatism, strong communication skills, and adaptability.
• Technical leadership, teamwork, and a strong customer-service mindset.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written; English is a strong asset*.
• Valid driver's licence and mobility for site and construction visits.

* English proficiency is required to support our Canada-wide operations and collaboration with teams and clients across other provinces.