Ingénieur en Systèmes d’Énergie / Power System Engineer - Equipment

Hitachi; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join the Montreal HVDC team, defining electrical specifications for main circuit equipment and supporting projects from tender to execution. You will work with customers and suppliers, coordinating with system, mechanical, and control teams to address technical requirements and ensure equipment meets its intended use.

You will contribute to reliability and ongoing innovation in HVDC infrastructure, with a focus on collaborating across

Qualifications

• Requires BSc/MSc in Electrical Power Engineering with professional engineering competence.
• Experience in HVDC or high voltage equipment studies is preferred.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and solve engineering problems.
• Fluent in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical specifications for main circuit equipment on HVDC projects.
• Define equipment requirements for HVDC converter stations from tender to execution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and suppliers to confirm technical requirements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and witness equipment testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with system, mechanical, and control teams for continuous improvement.
• Engage with clients and suppliers to resolve technical issues across projects.

Skills

Work authorization Canada

Electrical power engineering

HVDC experience

Vendor interaction

English fluency

International collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

Location:

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Job ID:

R0149407

Date Posted:

2026-10-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

English follows*

L’opportunité

À titre d’Ingénieur(e) en réseaux électriques, vous rejoindrez l’équipe HVDC à Montréal et contribuerez à la définition ainsi qu’aux spécifications électriques des équipements de circuits principaux utilisés dans les postes de conversion et les installations extérieures HVDC. De la phase d’appel d’offres jusqu’à l’exécution des projets, vous contribuerez à établir les exigences techniques, à évaluer les propositions des fournisseurs, à assister aux essais des équipements, à participer à la mise en service sur site et à confirmer que les équipements fournis répondent à leur usage prévu. Vous travaillerez directement avec les clients et les fournisseurs tout en collaborant avec les équipes de conception des systèmes, de conception mécanique, de contrôle, de chaîne d’approvisionnement et de projet afin de résoudre les enjeux techniques relevant de votre champ d’activité. Votre travail sur les équipements haute tension et l’amélioration continue contribuera à la fiabilité des infrastructures HVDC et à l’innovation des réseaux électriques.

Votre impact

• Élaborer les spécifications électriques des équipements de circuits principaux pour des projets de complexité moyenne à élevée.
• Définir les exigences relatives aux équipements des postes de conversion et des installations extérieures HVDC, de l’appel d’offres jusqu’à l’exécution du projet.
• Collaborer avec la chaîne d’approvisionnement afin de communiquer et convenir des exigences techniques avec les fournisseurs potentiels.
• Évaluer les propositions des fournisseurs et confirmer que les équipements fournis répondent à leur usage prévu.
• Assister aux essais des équipements et participer aux activités de mise en service sur site.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de conception des systèmes, de conception mécanique et de contrôle dans le cadre de l’amélioration continue.
• Travailler directement avec les clients, les fournisseurs et les équipes de projet sur la coordination technique et la résolution de problèmes.
• Participer aux réunions de projet, présenter certains aspects des mandats d’ingénierie et partager les meilleures pratiques entre les projets et les disciplines.
• Responsable de veiller au respect des réglementations, procédures et directives externes et internes applicables.

Votre profil

• Le candidat doit déjà détenir une autorisation de travail lui permettant de travailler pour Hitachi Energy aux Canada.
• Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en génie électrique, avec spécialisation en réseaux électriques, ou dans un domaine similaire, ainsi que des compétences professionnelles en ingénierie.
• Expérience professionnelle préalable dans un domaine connexe.
• Expérience avec les équipements haute tension ou dans la réalisation d’études pour le dimensionnement d’équipements haute tension.
• Capacité à simplifier des sujets complexes et à faire preuve de créativité dans la résolution de problèmes.
• Maîtrise de l’anglais, à l’oral comme à l’écrit, afin d’interagir avec diverses parties prenantes ; le français est un atout.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement international et multiculturel.
• 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.

En savoir plus sur nous

Vous aurez l’occasion d’acquérir une expérience dans le domaine de l’ingénierie HVDC tout en collaborant avec différentes disciplines, équipes de projet, clients et fournisseurs.

• Travaillez avec des technologies énergétiques innovantes liées aux systèmes HVDC et à la haute tension.
• Collaborez avec des professionnels de l’ingénierie dans le cadre de différents projets et disciplines.
• Profitez d’occasions d’apprentissage et de développement.

The Opportunity

As a Power System Engineer, you will join the HVDC team in Montreal and support the definition and electrical specification of main circuit equipment used in HVDC converter stations and yards. Working from the tender phase through project execution, you will help establish technical requirements, evaluate supplier proposals, witness equipment testing, participate in site commissioning, and confirm that supplied equipment is fit for purpose. You will work directly with customers and suppliers while coordinating with system design, mechanical design, control, Supply Chain, and project teams to address technical problems within your scope. Your work with high-voltage equipment and continuous improvement will contribute to reliable HVDC infrastructure and ongoing innovation in power systems.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop electrical specifications for main circuit equipment on projects with medium to high complexity.
• Define equipment requirements for HVDC converter stations and yards from tender through project execution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to communicate and agree technical equipment requirements with potential suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and confirm supplied equipment is fit for purpose.
• Witness equipment tests and participate in commissioning activities on site.
• Coordinate with system design, mechanical design, and control teams on continuous improvement.
• Work directly with customers, suppliers, and project teams on technical coordination and problem solving.
• Attend project meetings, present engineering assignments, and share engineering best practices across projects and disciplines.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the Canada.
• Bachelor’s or MSc. degree in Electric Power Engineering or a similar field, with Professional Engineering competence.
• Previous work experience in a related area.
• Experience working with High Voltage Equipment or performing studies for the rating of high voltage equipment.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and apply creativity to problem solving.
• Fluency in written and spoken English to interact with various stakeholders; French is an asset.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• 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.

More About Us

You will gain exposure to HVDC projects while collaborating with engineering teams across multiple disciplines and locations.

• Work on innovative energy technologies supporting HVDC systems and power infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering teams and project functions.
• Access learning and development opportunities through project work and knowledge sharing.
• Receive health and retirement benefits available to eligible employees.
• Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility programs available within the organization.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.