Field Electrical Engineer - Industrial Switchgear

Contrôles Laurentide / Laurentide Controls; Kirkland; Presencial; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Laurentide Controls is seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to evaluate, diagnose, and optimize industrial electrical equipment and switchgear. You will lead maintenance and modernization projects, work with technical teams and customers, and ensure reliability and safety of electrical installations.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, OIQ membership, 5–8 years of industrial experience, and strong French communication; English is a plus.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear (circuit breakers, MCCs, transformers, power distribution).
• Field service or technical support experience with industrial customers is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and practical issue analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office; excellent French communication; English an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, diagnose, and commission industrial electrical equipment including breakers, relays, MCCs, and transformers.
• Perform testing, preventive inspections, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance, modernization, replacement, and upgrade projects from planning to commissioning.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and recommendations for customers.
• Collaborate with teams and customers to resolve electrical issues and ensure project success.
• Provide technical support within the team and across projects as needed.
• Ensure safety standards and industry best practices during field activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technologies, equipment and applicable standards.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

OIQ membership

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

FIELD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - INDUSTRIAL SWITCHGEAR

Come join the largest supplier of automation and reliability solutions in Eastern Canada. Discover what we can offer you and be the voice behind cultivating innovative ideas to help our customers reach their full potential.

Sounds Exciting? Join us

As an Field Electrical Engineer - Industrial Switchgear, you will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and optimizing our customers’ industrial electrical equipment. Working closely with technical teams, you will lead maintenance and modernization projects, contribute to the resolution of complex technical challenges, and help ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of electrical installations.

Key Responsabilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and commission industrial electrical equipment, including circuit breakers, protective relays, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), and other switching equipment.
• Perform testing, preventive inspections, and technical assessments to recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance, modernization, replacement, and upgrade projects for electrical equipment, from planning through commissioning.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and required drawings, and provide recommendations to customers.
• Collaborate with technical teams and customers to resolve electrical issues and ensure successful project execution.
• Work closely with other engineers on the team by providing technical support and contributing to various projects and assignments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices during all field activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technologies, equipment, and applicable standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical switchgear (circuit breakers, protective relays, MCCs, transformers, and power distribution systems).
• Field service experience or technical support experience with industrial customers is considered an asset.
• Experience in the inspection, diagnosis, commissioning, or maintenance of industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience managing technical projects from planning through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and provide practical recommendations tailored to customer needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French.
• Functional English is considered an asset.

About Laurentide

Laurentide's purpose is To Help Industry Thrive in Eastern Canada. More than words, our values compel us to think differently, to act with integrity and to shape our future according to them. It is through Customer Centricity, Collaboration, People Matter, Hunger & Passion, Health, Safety & Environment and lastly Trust & Reliability that we: Empower People. Advance Industry.

DEI STATEMENT

Laurentide Controls promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. While we thank all who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with Bill 96, this job requires English proficiency to serve clients in Atlantic Canada and interact with US suppliers, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.