Full-Time

Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial and Building

GHD

GHD

201-500 employees

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Brossard, QC, Canada

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Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Practical knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards as well as applicable industry regulations.
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD software.
  • Experience working in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment.
  • Ability to interact with key internal and external clients in Eastern Canada and global teams regularly, both orally and in writing.
  • Interest in mentoring less experienced team members.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze, design, and adapt installations related to building or industrial electricity.
  • Contribute to the design of technical solutions, including designing feasibility testing approaches and supervising implementation to support technical validation.
  • Perform technical supervision, coordination, verification, and design for various building or industrial electricity projects.
  • Write technical specifications and reports.
  • Conduct engineering inspections to evaluate work quality and the integrity of existing structures, providing recommendations for corrective work to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Perform surveys of existing installations as required.
  • Coordinate the activities of subcontractors and suppliers while acting as the primary point of contact within a contract management framework.
  • Identify gaps in existing processes, systems, and procedures and use change management programs to address them.
  • Assist senior engineers in defining project scope, service offers, and construction cost estimates.
  • Coordinate the efforts of technicians and junior team members to complete design projects for industrial and institutional sectors.
  • Act as a mentor to technicians and junior engineers.
  • Maintain understanding of relevant technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices through continuous training and professional development.
  • Contribute to client management on behalf of senior commercial staff using existing management systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge or mastery of Hydro-Quebec implementation standards.
  • Knowledge of ElumTools, Agi32, or ETAP software.
  • Experience in carrying out projects at Hydro-Quebec production sites, specifically asset maintenance or upgrade projects in power stations or production sites, and expansion or renovation in annex buildings.

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD expands U.S. presence with Orlando EDO hub targeting 200 engineers by 2025.
  • Partnership with Esri enhances GIS capabilities for digital engineering projects.
  • Involvement in Borumba $14.2B pumped hydro project starts construction in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Queensland Government terminated ECRi funding post-July 2017 pilot phase.
  • Arup diverts contracts via superior global networks in 12-24 months.
  • METS Ignited's $100M funding eclipses ECRi, pulling clients in 6-12 months.

What makes GHD unique

  • ECRi Hub connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses for commercialization in engineering sectors.
  • GHD provides specialized mentoring using deep technical and market knowledge to startups.
  • Hub collaborates with Queensland Government to bridge innovation gaps in resources industries.

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Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

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