Senior Electrical Engineer, Buildings

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, coordination, and supervision of building electrical projects while providing technical leadership. He contributes to excellence in practice, the development of internal expertise, and the delivery of complex projects.

• Design electrical systems for public, institutional, and transportation infrastructure projects, including low- and medium-voltage distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
• Perform required technical studies, including load calculations, selectivity studies, and short-circuit analyses.
• Prepare, review, and approve plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with applicable Quebec and Canadian codes and standards.
• Provide technical leadership in building electrical engineering by mentoring team members, standardizing practices, and supporting the development of internal expertise.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders by providing technical guidance and supporting project delivery, including during construction phases.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Years of experience:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in building electrical engineering, including significant experience on public and institutional projects.

Technical skills: 

• Strong expertise in low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution and in the design of complex electrical installations.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards in Quebec and Canada.
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, or equivalent software.
• Experience in transportation-related projects is considered an asset, particularly in maintenance centres or infrastructure for urban transit operators.
• Expertise in public lighting, including design, applicable standards, and urban integration, is considered an asset.

Interpersonal skills:

• Demonstrated ability to structure a discipline and provide recognized technical leadership.
• Ability to influence, mobilize, and unify teams around a shared vision.
• Strong strategic mindset and a strong sense of business development.
• High level of autonomy, rigour, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative mindset.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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