At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate and optimize industrial electrical equipment while leading exciting projects.
- Company: Join the largest supplier of automation solutions in Eastern Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment focused on safety, collaboration, and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the industry while working with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 114750 - 140250 $ per year.
Come join the largest supplier of automation and reliability solutions in Eastern Canada. Discover what we can offer you and be the voice behind cultivating innovative ideas to help our customers reach their full potential.
As a Field Electrical Engineer - Industrial Switchgear, you will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and optimizing our customers’ industrial electrical equipment. Working closely with technical teams, you will lead maintenance and modernization projects, contribute to the resolution of complex technical challenges, and help ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of electrical installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and commission industrial electrical equipment, including circuit breakers, protective relays, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), and other switching equipment.
- Perform testing, preventive inspections, and technical assessments to recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Manage maintenance, modernization, replacement, and upgrade projects for electrical equipment, from planning through commissioning.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and required drawings, and provide recommendations to customers.
- Collaborate with technical teams and customers to resolve electrical issues and ensure successful project execution.
- Work closely with other engineers on the team by providing technical support and contributing to various projects and assignments as needed.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices during all field activities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technologies, equipment, and applicable standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience with low- and medium-voltage electrical switchgear (circuit breakers, protective relays, MCCs, transformers, and power distribution systems).
- Field service experience or technical support experience with industrial customers is considered an asset.
- Experience in the inspection, diagnosis, commissioning, or maintenance of industrial electrical equipment.
- Experience managing technical projects from planning through commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and industry best practices.
- Ability to analyze technical issues and provide practical recommendations tailored to customer needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French. Functional English is considered an asset.
Laurentide's purpose is to help industry thrive in Eastern Canada. More than words, our values compel us to think differently, to act with integrity and to shape our future according to them. It is through Customer Centricity, Collaboration, People Matter, Hunger & Passion, Health, Safety & Environment and lastly Trust & Reliability that we empower people and advance industry.
Laurentide Controls promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. While we thank all who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with Bill 96, this job requires English proficiency to serve clients in Atlantic Canada and interact with US suppliers, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.
Field Electrical Engineer in Kirkland employer: Contrôles Laurentide / Laurentide Controls
At Laurentide, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Kirkland, QC. As an Industry Marketing Manager, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the industry while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant community that champions professional development and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Contrôles Laurentide / Laurentide Controls Recruitment Team
