At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative electrical and automation projects that enhance safety and performance.
- Company: Join Hitachi Energy, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy health care, retirement plans, and work-life balance initiatives.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 10 years of manufacturing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join a team that powers homes, schools, hospitals, and industries. As an automation and electrical Project Engineer, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial projects that drive performance and safety. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions, improve manufacturing processes, and support long-term equipment reliability. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving mindset will help shape a sustainable energy future.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead the electrical and automation aspects of industrial projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
- Prepare capital investment requests (Capex), monitor budgets, and assess technical and financial risks.
- Write detailed technical specifications for equipment and systems.
- Improve machine safety through modifications and health and safety risk analyses.
- Organize tenders and manage procurement for equipment installation and modernization.
- Oversee commissioning and provide expert technical support for complex issue resolution.
- Develop control logic and write PLC program descriptions using various programming languages.
- Contribute to process stability and manufacturing quality improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or automated production (electrical profile).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of electricity and industrial automation.
- Action-oriented with technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and analyze effectively.
- Familiarity with PLC and HMI automation systems.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical components.
- Fluent in French and English.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated leadership in implementing improvement solutions.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
More About Us
- Health Care: Medical, dental, vision
- Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension program with generous company match and contribution, life and disability insurance
- Family Care: 24/7 employee and family assistance program (EAP), access to telemedicine services
- Work-Life Balance: Enhanced leave programs, wellness and fitness initiatives
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee resource groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Ingénieur électrique et automatisation / Electrical Engineer and Automation in Varennes employer: Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Hitachi Energy Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the vibrant city of Montreal. As a member of the Legal & Integrity team, you will have access to extensive professional development opportunities while working alongside industry leaders to navigate complex legal challenges. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the energy sector.
