Electric jobs in Canada

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Chambly, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

As a member of the Control, Protection, and Automation team, you will play a key role in the design, coordination, and implementation of projects related to new power plants or the rehabilitation of existing systems. You will participate in design reviews with the client, support commissioning, and mentor junior engineers, while also contributing to bids. The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team.

As a member of the Control, Protection, and Automation team, within the scope of new power plant projects and/or rehabilitation of existing systems, you will be responsible for:

• Electrical engineering of the protection/control/automation system
• Developing the engineering plan in collaboration with the project manager
• Executing project engineering with the support of the technical team (technicians, project engineers, engineers)
• Coordinating and monitoring progress with the technical team and the project manager
• Reviewing and stamping drawings and technical documents produced under your supervision
• Participating in design review meetings with the client
• Supervising the documents required for cabinet manufacturing
• Preparing and documenting system testing and validation procedures
• Participating in and supervising factory tests with the client
• Monitoring progress and supporting the electrical commissioning team
• Participating in and supervising final on-site tests during system re-commissioning
• Mentoring junior engineers on other projects
• Participating in bid preparation

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at Andritz.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/Automation (member of the OIQ)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical design for protection/control/automation systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• Leadership and mentoring qualities, while being a team player
• Experience in hydroelectric power generation, an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to analyse and solve technical problems
• Practical knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical, Vault AutoDesk an asset
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Availability for on-site commissioning as required

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance
• Pension plan
• Hybrid work mode
• Performance share plan
• Employee assistance program
• Employee individualized training and career plan

• ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions
• ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals
• The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6,100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.