Team Lead, Power Electricity

BPA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

37.5‑hour workweek

Comprehensive group insurance and RRSP

Job summary

BPA in Montreal seeks a Senior Power Engineer and Project Manager to lead HV design and studies, coordinate multi‑discipline teams, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget project delivery. You will act as a technical reference, uphold standards, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Fluency in French is required; you will mentor junior staff, manage client relations, and coordinate with internal and external teams to deliver safe, reliable power solutions and innovative infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and OIQ member.
• 7–10 years in engineering consulting, design, or related fields.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience.
• PM experience in medium/high‑voltage design and studies.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical execution, ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Act as Project Manager on power engineering design and studies.
• Coordinate multi‑project resource allocation and budgeting.
• Lead design reviews and resolve complex technical issues.
• Develop and mentor emerging leaders within the team.
• Ensure client satisfaction, budget adherence, and timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

OIQ membership

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Power design tools

Job description

BPA is more than an engineering firm — it’s a passionate team shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow. With offices across Canada, our expertise in sustainable design and technical innovation drives impactful projects from coast to coast. Joining BPA means putting your talent to work on meaningful projects, collaborating with recognized experts, and growing in a flexible, people-focused and forward-thinking environment.

Are you passionate about power electricity and looking for stimulating challenges? Join our dynamic team at BPA and participate in large-scale projects in the industrial and public utilities sectors. Discover how you can leverage your skills in power engineering and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

BPA is driven by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, which we fully embrace. Our mission: Building a sustainable future. Together, let's multiply our positive impact on the world through engineering that has the power to make a difference!

Reporting to the Director, Power Electricity, you will be accountable for your team's overall performance in terms of quality, technical rigour, and operational efficiency. As a subject-matter expert leader and technical reference, you will ensure the application of standards, the development of skills, and the alignment between organizational priorities and project needs. Through sound judgment in resource allocation and the management of complex situations, you will mobilize your team, develop emerging leaders, relay senior management directives on the ground, and contribute to the continuous improvement of practices.

You will also act as Project Manager on design and study mandates in power engineering, coordinating activities from initiation to closure, while ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and timeline compliance.

Your Responsibilities

• Exercise mobilizing leadership based on exemplarity and technical credibility, fostering performance, autonomy, and professional maturity in a collaborative environment;
• Ensure accountability for technical execution and quality of deliverables in compliance with standards, schedules, and budgets, by rigorously applying standards and proactively intervening when deviations occur;
• Act as a technical reference for the team and contribute to design reviews and the resolution of technical issues;
• Plan, optimize, and arbitrate resource allocation in complex multi-project contexts, ensuring rigorous progress tracking and priority adjustment;
• Maintain continuous monitoring of individual and collective contributions, contribute to performance evaluations, and handle sensitive situations with discretion and fact-based recommendations;
• Collaborate closely with project managers and adjacent disciplines, and translate senior management directives into concrete actions on the ground;
• Proactively elevate issues and risks with structured analysis, and identify, implement, and share opportunities to improve methods, tools, and processes;
• Act as Project Manager on mandates in power engineering design and studies (control, protection, automation, MV/HV), including network studies (short‑circuit, protection coordination, harmonics, arc flash), field surveys, cost estimates, schedules, and site supervision;
• Coordinate the mobilization of technical providers and external suppliers, demonstrate occupational health and safety (OHS) leadership for a zero‑incident culture, and maintain close contact with the client and stakeholders regarding progress, budget, and fees.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering;
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in engineering consulting, design, or other relevant fields is required;
• Significant experience in technical leadership or multidisciplinary team management;
• Demonstrated experience as Project Manager in medium and high‑voltage design and studies (control, protection, automation, network studies);
• Full command of French, both oral and written;
• Experience in complex project management contexts (multi‑client or multi‑discipline).

Your Skills

• Mastery of standards and guidelines applicable to the Power discipline;
• Excellent analytical ability and capacity to resolve complex technical issues;
• Solid understanding of resource planning, optimization, and budget management;
• Authentic expertise‑based leadership grounded in exemplarity and consistency;
• Sound judgment and decision‑making ability in ambiguous situations;
• Clear and adaptive communication, whether with peers or senior management;
• Strong organizational sense and aptitude to navigate competing priorities;
• Orientation toward developing others and continuous improvement;
• Proficiency in design and calculation tools used in power engineering (ETAP, SKM, or equivalent).

Build your career with us and enjoy…

• A culture built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, talent development, and the quality of our work.
• A 37.5‑hour workweek with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
• A hybrid work policy that promotes balance between professional and personal life.
• Overtime hours that are recognized and compensated, either through time off in lieu or paid compensation.
• A competitive total compensation package, including a market‑driven salary, a comprehensive group insurance plan, and an RRSP program with employer contributions.
• A structured training and professional development program supported by UniversiT, our internal entity dedicated to the technical and personal growth of every employee.
• A structured Mentorship Program that connects early‑career professionals with experienced mentors to kick‑start your BPA career.
• Cutting‑edge technology, including BIM and modern collaborative tools.
• The “Finding Balance” program, which promotes overall well‑being, mental health, and sustainable productivity.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across all our offices in Canada. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any stage of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Talent team.