Electrical Technician or Technologist - Hydropower …, Sherbrooke

Electrical Technician or Technologist - Hydropower Testing&Commissioning

Full-time

Featured Opportunity: Yes

Employee Type: Regular

This is a hybrid role that can be based anywhere in the Greater Montreal area, Eastern Townships or Baie-Comeau regions. The flexible hybrid work model enables you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

Design electrical power systems and their layouts for various hydropower plant projects.

Participate in the development of power systems, preparing diagrams and drawings for the implementation of switchgear and controlgear, such as medium voltage cabinets, control panels, and power distribution centres.

Prepare project deliverables, including top view, elevation, detailed drawings, and various layouts.

Perform or validate calculations for equipment sizing and selection of power cable gauges.

Select materials and calculate quantities.

Coordinate electrical work with other engineering disciplines, including structural, civil, control and protection, auxiliary mechanics, heavy mechanics, building, and architecture.

Key Qualifications

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

More than five (5) years of experience.

Knowledge of the standards established by Hydro-Québec or other public utilities (an asset).

Knowledge of power distribution– methods, practices and tools used in the design of power systems.

Practical knowledge of design software (AutoCAD and others).

Fluency in oral and written French.

Fluency in spoken and written English in a professional context to ensure communications on certain projects at a national level.

Knowledge of applicable design standards and codes, including the Quebec Electrical Code.

Resourcefulness, motivation, enthusiasm, and strong will to deliver successful projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.

Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.

Work/Life balance policy across Canada.

3–5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.

Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including but not limited to those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities, and we also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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