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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Electrical Engineer - Ports & Marine

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, Canada$76k - $114kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university is required.
  • Experience in the design and delivery of ports, marine, transportation, industrial, waterfront, or infrastructure projects is required.
  • Demonstrated understanding of electrical systems for ports and marine environments is required, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, shore power and vessel utility connections, grounding and bonding, backup power and UPS systems, lighting, communications, controls, conduit and cable routing, equipment layouts, electrical rooms, substations, and utility infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulations applicable to ports, marine terminals, shore power systems, and electrical infrastructure is required.
  • Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, design drawings, and construction documentation is required.
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project environments and integrated design delivery is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
  • Eligibility for registration with the relevant provincial engineering association or a Professional Engineer designation is preferred.
  • Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational support is an asset.
  • Experience with site investigations, condition assessments, construction support, or commissioning in operational port, marine, industrial, or waterfront environments is an asset.
  • French communication skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems for port, harbour, marine terminal, ferry, container, bulk-handling, and waterfront infrastructure projects.
  • Design electrical systems including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, shore power and vessel utility connections, lighting, grounding and bonding, backup power and UPS systems, communications, controls, and related electrical infrastructure.
  • Contribute to concept, preliminary, and detailed design for berths, wharves, piers, terminals, yards, substations, service buildings, utility corridors, and related marine facilities.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, cable routing, load studies, short-circuit and coordination studies, and other project documents to meet project requirements, applicable codes and standards, client expectations, and operational needs.
  • Apply ports, marine, and electrical engineering best practices to identify technical issues, constructability considerations, project risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, coastal, mechanical, process, automation, environmental, and operations disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
  • Coordinate with clients, port authorities, terminal operators, vessel operators, contractors, utilities, regulatory bodies, and project partners throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support project delivery in line with scope, schedule, budget, quality, health and safety, sustainability, and resilience objectives.
  • Participate as needed in site visits, marine facility inspections, field investigations, condition assessments, construction support, commissioning support, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in operational port environments.
  • Contribute to proposals, technical submissions, feasibility assessments, cost estimates, and project planning.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency with engineering software and design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or related platforms is an asset.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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