Ingénieur(e) en conception électrique / Electrical Design Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.; Varennes; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. is seeking an electrical engineer to help shape the next generation of large power transformers and shunt reactors used across the global grid.

You will create, modify, and study electrical designs that ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mission-critical equipment, working with an experienced engineering team. The role involves medium to high complexity projects, translating concepts into manufacturable solutions, collaborating with supply chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to translate concepts into manufacturable electrical designs.
• Strong communication with internal and external partners across functions.

Responsibilities

• Create customized electrical designs for large power transformers and shunt reactors while meeting client requirements.
• Update electrical designs by incorporating new standards, components, materials, and functionalities.
• Provide time and cost estimates by distinguishing in-scope vs out-of-scope design requests.
• Develop work plans and cost estimates to ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Perform risk and opportunity reviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply chain by reviewing vendor documentation and evaluating proposals for non-standard materials or equipment.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics to support material cost-reduction efforts.
• Share knowledge across the organization and present key design elements in project meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Member of the OIQ (preferred)

Job description

Location

Varennes, Quebec, Canada

Job ID

R0138054

Date Posted

2026-10-29

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

Dans ce rôle, vous contribuerez à façonner la prochaine génération de grands transformateurs de puissance et de réacteurs shunt utilisés dans le réseau électrique mondial. Au sein d'une équipe d'ingénieurs expérimentés, vous créerez, modifierez et étudierez les conceptions électriques qui soutiennent le fonctionnement sûr, fiable et efficace de l'équipement critique du réseau. Dans le cadre de missions de complexité moyenne à élevée, vous transformerez les concepts de conception en solutions manufacturables et constructibles, en veillant à ce que votre travail soit conforme aux priorités du projet, aux attentes en matière de performances et aux engagements de livraison. Vous collaborerez étroitement avec les équipes d'ingénierie, de chaîne d'approvisionnement, de production et de gestion de projet, contribuant ainsi au développement de produits innovants et de haute qualité qui permettent aux clients de rester à la pointe de l'évolution des exigences techniques et du marché. Ce travail vous expose à des pratiques d'ingénierie sophistiquées, à des méthodes d'identification des risques, à des évaluations de matériaux, à des possibilités de réduction des coûts et à des examens de la conception qui influencent directement les résultats de la fabrication, de la production et de la construction. Au fur et à mesure de votre évolution, vous serez exposé à des technologies de pointe en matière d'équipement énergétique tout en partageant vos connaissances avec la communauté des ingénieurs au sens large.

In this role, you will help shape the next generation of large power transformers and shunt reactors used across the global power grid. As part of an experienced engineering team, you will create, modify, and study electrical designs that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of grid-critical equipment. Working on assignments of medium to high complexity, you will turn design concepts into manufacturable and constructible solutions, ensuring that your work supports project priorities, performance expectations, and delivery commitments. You will collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, production, and project management teams, contributing to the development of high-quality, innovative products that keep customers ahead of evolving technical and market demands. This work exposes you to sophisticated engineering practices, hazard-identification methods, material evaluations, cost-reduction opportunities, and design reviews that directly influence manufacturing, fabrication, and construction outcomes. As you grow in the role, you will gain exposure to advanced power-equipment technologies while sharing your knowledge within the wider engineering community.

Responsibilities

• Créer des conceptions électriques personnalisées pour les grands transformateurs de puissance et les réacteurs shunt tout en respectant les exigences des clients et en identifiant les risques de solutions d'optimisation.
• Mettre à jour les conceptions électriques en intégrant les nouvelles normes, les nouveaux composants, les nouveaux matériaux et les nouvelles fonctionnalités.
• Distinguer les demandes de conception qui relèvent du champ d'application de celles qui n'en relèvent pas et fournir des estimations de temps et de coûts.
• Élaborer des plans de travail et des estimations de coûts et veiller à ce que les produits livrés respectent les objectifs en matière de qualité, de délais et de coûts.
• Effectuer des analyses de risques et d'opportunités dans le cadre de son champ d'action et recommander des actions pour résoudre les problèmes.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de la chaîne d'approvisionnement en examinant la documentation des fournisseurs, en préparant des appels d'offres et en évaluant les propositions de matériaux ou d'équipements non standard.
• Travailler avec la chaîne d'approvisionnement et les fonctions logistiques pour contribuer aux efforts de réduction des coûts des matériaux.
• Partager les connaissances au sein de l'entreprise, participer aux réunions de projet et présenter les éléments clés de la conception.
• Veiller au respect des réglementations, procédures et lignes directrices internes et externes applicables.
• Create customized electrical designs for large power transformers and shunt reactors while respecting customer requirements and identify optimization solutions hazards.
• Update electrical designs by incorporating new standards, components, materials, and functionalities.
• Distinguish in-scope and out-of-scope design requests and provide time and cost estimations.
• Develop work plans and cost estimates and ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Carry out risk and opportunity reviews within your scope and recommend actions to address issues.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams by reviewing vendor documentation, preparing RFQs, and evaluating proposals for non-standard materials or equipment.
• Work with supply chain and logistics functions to help drive material cost-reduction efforts.
• Share knowledge across the business, participate in project meetings, and present key design elements.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Le candidat doit déjà disposer d'un permis de travail lui permettant de travailler pour Hitachi Energy au Canada.
• Baccalauréat en génie électrique.
• Membre de l'OIQ (de préférence).
• 2-5 ans d'expérience pertinente en conception électrique ou en ingénierie.
• Communication fréquente avec les partenaires internes et externes, les clients et les intervenants situés à l’extérieur du Québec.
• Connaissance de l’anglais, en plus du français, requise pour répondre aux exigences opérationnelles du poste et assurer une collaboration et un service à la clientèle efficaces.
• Capable de collaborer efficacement et de communiquer clairement entre les fonctions, avec de fortes capacités interpersonnelles, d'influence et de négociation.
• Motivé, responsable et orienté vers les solutions, avec une approche constante pour résoudre les problèmes d'ingénierie et de projet.
• La connaissance des normes industrielles (IEEE, CSA, IEC) est un atout.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Member of the OIQ (preferred).
• 2-5 years of relevant electrical design or engineering experience.
• Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec.
• Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service.
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly across functions, with strong interpersonal, influence, and negotiation capabilities.
• Motivated, accountable, and solution-oriented, with a steady approach to solving engineering and project challenges.
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, CSA, IEC) is an asset.

Benefits

• Des prestations de santé et de retraite attrayantes
• Des congés payés et des modalités de travail flexibles
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements(empty)

Additional Information

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