Project Engineer, e-Mobility

Hitachi Energy; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their Engineering team in Montreal, focusing on eMobility electric vehicle charging solutions. This role offers the chance to lead technical projects, design systems for electric vehicle charging, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in power systems. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a real impact on sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to work on cutting-edge projects, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance

Pension plan with employer contribution

24/7 employee assistance program

Fitness and wellness program

Hybrid work from home policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical code of Canada and USA.
• Experience with power converters and Energy Storage Systems.

Responsibilities

• Overall technical responsibility for engineering activities of the project.
• Design and coordinate engineering works for eMobility projects.
• Provide technical support for tendering and execution of customer projects.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Medium Voltage substation design

Low Voltage AC & DC distribution

Electrical code knowledge (Canada and USA)

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

BIM knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Fluency in French and English

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Revit

PSCAD

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At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in Saint-Laurent, Québec, Canada.

Are you interested in providing technical support for project execution and tendering in eMobility electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects? In this role, you will focus on DC charging solutions for electric buses, working on diverse technical solutions, including MV substations and power conversion equipment.

You will have the opportunity to apply innovative ideas in engineering while collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance our state-of-the-art products.

Do you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to contribute to our success in the market? If so, this is your chance to make a difference!

How you’ll make an impact

• Overall technical responsibility for all engineering activities of the project or tender
• System design for eMobility electric vehicle charging projects
• Design & coordinate engineering works including primary & secondary (Layout, electrical schematic, connection diagram) engineering work packages, coordinate with internal & external partners and sub-suppliers
• Collaborate with Sales & Tender management, Project Management, R&D, Project Site Installation & Commissioning team
• Develop system architecture, sizing calculations, prepare specifications, check supplier’s offers & co-ordinate with Supply Chain Management for procurement of materials, equipment’s & Services
• Provide technical support for tendering & Execution of Customer projects, and technical solutions
• Technical review and discussion with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Understand requirement specifications, effectively translate them into concrete solutions and contribute with suggestions for optimization.
• Lead & attend discussions with customers, handle site queries and take necessary actions
• Collaborate with colleagues both locally and globally and close coordination with multiple disciplines (System Engineering and Civil Engineering)
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power electronics, Power system design, or electrical distribution.
• >5 years of experience in power systems engineering, Medium Voltage substation design, Low Voltage AC & DC distribution
• Knowledge of electrical code of Canada and USA including ANSI/IEEE
• Experience with power converters applications, DC power supply projects for eMobility or Bus Depots, Energy Storage Systems, reactive power compensation solutions would be an asset
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, including knowledge in BIM, AutoCAD system
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies
• Ability to travel around 20% of the time for projects and meeting with Customers
• Skilled communicator who can interface with numerous external and internal parties and stakeholders at all levels in a multi-cultural environment
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Member of OIQ or any other province in Canada (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in manufacturing of engineered products in electrical sectors is an asset.

Asset

• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Knowledge of SAE J3105, SAE J1772, OCPP
• Knowledge of Revit and PSCAD

More about us

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management

• Industries

  Utilities, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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