Technician/Designer, Electrical Apparatus - Substation and Power Plant

BBA Consultants; Boisbriand; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary

Annual premium program

Access to time bank

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone Program

Group insurance plan

Retirement saving plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Referral program

Custom training and development plans

Collaborative team environment

Site work opportunities

Custom training and development plans

Caring environment

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Technician/Designer specializing in Electrical Apparatus for Substation and Power Plant. The role requires participation in conceptual studies, design calculations, and drafting specifications according to Hydro-Québec standards. Candidates must have a relevant diploma and strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD, along with proficiency in both English and French for client collaborations. The position offers various benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• DCS or DVS in relevant fields is essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Fluency in English and French for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project conceptual studies.
• Assist in designing and drafting technical specifications.
• Conduct design calculations and prepare material lists.
• Prepare materials lists, BOMs, installation specs and layout drawings per Hydro‑Québec standards.
• Conduct technical information surveys.
• Monitor contractors on site.
• Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting of systems.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Advanced English skills

Advanced French skills

Education

Diploma of college studies (DCS) in Building Mechanics, Electrical Engineering or Architecture

Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) in Building Design

Tools

SmartPlant application

AutoCAD

Job description

Technician/Designer, Electrical Apparatus - Substation and Power Plant

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You’ll be part of our team specialized in electrical apparatus installation. You’ll work with experts and be exposed to a variety of situations to develop your technical skills in designing electrical rooms, cable racks and substations for various industrial clients.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries: Oil and Gas, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Participate in project conceptual studies
• Actively participate in computer-assisted design of 2D and 3D plans and in drafting specifications and details based on guidelines from a senior engineer or technician
• Perform design calculations
• Prepare lists of materials and bills of materials, installation specifications and layout drawings in accordance with Hydro‑Québec standards
• Perform technical information surveys
• Monitor contractors on site
• Help commission and troubleshoot systems

Qualifications

• Diploma of college studies (DCS) in Building Mechanics, Electrical Engineering or Architecture or a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) in Building Design
• Excellent knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English‑speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: Knowledge of the SmartPlant application

Benefits

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone Program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance for regular employees
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator
• Custom training and development plans
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy

About BBA: For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies . We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.