Senior Electrical Engineer - Montreal - DNV

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About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

Join one of the world's leading renewable energy consulting firms, dedicated to advancing a just energy transition and mitigating climate change

You will work alongside a team of seasoned experts delivering technical due diligence and advisory support across Independent Engineering (debt and tax equity), Markets & Acquisitions (M&A), Owner's Engineering, and Electrical Engineering consulting engagements in the North American market and beyond.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in power systems, electronics, controls, and instrumentation to support project design, development, and construction. You will contribute to a dynamic, high performing team by driving innovation, delivering customer value, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and identifying opportunities for team growth and improvement.

This position can be located in our Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Montreal, QC offices, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. Other DNV offices may also be considered.

What You'll Do

• Depending on your skills and interests, you'll contribute to a wide range of technical and strategic initiatives, which include:
• Act and lead as a collaborative Electrical Engineering subject matter expert across projects
• Author and review technical reports cross organizationally with internal teams (Independent Engineering, M&A Advisory, Owner's Engineering)
• Critically assess transmission, substation, and collection system designs, with a focus on safety, cost, and functionality
• Lead proposal development and manage small to medium-sized consulting projects
• Drive business development by identifying client needs, shape service offerings, and cultivate long-term relationships with key accounts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and deploy AI-powered tools that support engineering analysis, automation, and decision-making
• Contribute to market positioning and thought leadership (committees, conferences, webinars, whitepapers, blog posts)
• Review electrical designs and associated studies for solar, onshore/offshore wind, high-voltage substations, and other electric system components
• Perform or review power system studies (grounding, reactive power, cable ampacity, collection system design)
• Provide guidance and training in electrical commissioning, safety, and procedures
• Participate in field and analytical work across the full spectrum of electric power systems, with frequent interaction with turbine, solar, energy analysis, environmental, and civil engineering experts

Ce que vous ferez

• En fonction de vos compétences et de vos centres d'intérêt, vous contribuerez à un large éventail d'initiatives techniques et stratégiques, notamment :
• Agir et diriger en tant qu'expert collaboratif en génie électrique dans l'ensemble des projets
• Rédiger et réviser des rapports techniques interorganisationnels avec les équipes internes (ingénierie indépendante, conseil en fusions et acquisitions, ingénierie du propriétaire)
• Évaluer de manière critique la conception des systèmes de transmission, de sous-station et de collecte, en mettant l'accent sur la sécurité, le coût et la fonctionnalité
• Diriger l'élaboration de propositions et gérer des projets de conseil de petite et moyenne envergure
• Stimuler le développement commercial en identifiant les besoins des clients, façonnez les offres de services et cultivez des relations à long terme avec les grands comptes
• Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles pour conceptualiser, prototyper et déployer des outils alimentés par l'IA
• Contribuer au positionnement sur le marché et au leadership éclairé (comités, conférences, webinaires, livres blancs, billets de blog)
• Examiner les conceptions électriques et les études associées pour l'énergie solaire, l'éolien, les sous-stations et d'autres composants du système électrique
• Effectuer ou réviser des études de système d'alimentation (mise à la terre, puissance réactive, courant admissible du câble, conception du système de collecte)
• Fournir des conseils et de la formation en matière de mise en service, de sécurité et de procédures électriques
• Participer aux travaux de terrain et d'analyse sur l'ensemble des systèmes d'alimentation, avec interaction fréquente avec les turbines et autres disciplines

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Workplace strategies for mental health resources available to all employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• BenefitsHub discounts and rewards
• Advancement opportunities
• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

Ce que nous offrons

• Congés payés généreux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours fériés d'entreprise, jours personnels)
• Régimes d'assurance médicale, dentaire et visuelle offerts à tous les employés
• Programmes spéciaux – Programme d'aide aux employés et options d'assurance en cas d'accident ou de maladie grave
• Stratégies en milieu de travail pour les ressources d'aide mentale
• REER avec contribution de l'entreprise
• Assurance vie, invalidité à court et long terme
• Programme d'aide à l'éducation
• Horaire de travail flexible et hybride
• Remises et récompenses via BenefitsHub
• Possibilités d'avancement
• Les avantages peuvent varier selon le poste, l'ancienneté, l'emplacement et l'élection de l'employé

About You

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• 7+ years' relevant experience in renewable energy projects (e.g., wind, solar, battery, hydrogen, and/or power electronics)
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE or PEng)
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC, and CIGRE standards and guidelines
• Experience in electrical system design and construction (distribution, substation, generation) and electrical system studies/modelling
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other platforms used in engineering analytics, complemented with AI accelerators
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• The employee would be required to serve customers by in-person, email and by phone, both in Quebec and in the rest of Canada, and in the United States
• We conduct pre-employment background screening

Ce qui est requis

• Baccalauréat en génie électrique
• 7+ ans d'expérience pertinente dans des projets d'énergie renouvelable
• Permis d'exercice PE/PEng
• Connaissance des normes IEEE, IEC, NEC, CIGRE
• Expérience en conception et construction de systèmes électriques et études/modélisation
• Familiarité avec Python, MATLAB et outils d'analyse avec IA
• Solides compétences en communication en anglais
• Vérification des antécédents avant l'embauche

What Is Preferred

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of protection, controls, and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of bulk electric system operations, reliability standards, and regulations
• Interest in AI, machine learning, and digital tools for engineering workflows
• Experience in project management, including planning, budgeting, and timely delivery
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client-facing engagements
• A valid Driver's License
• Willingness to travel 25% domestically
• Immigration-related employment benefits, such as visa sponsorship, are not available for this position

Ce qui est préféré

• Maîtrise en génie électrique
• Connaissance de la protection, des contrôles et des systèmes SCADA
• Connaissance des opérations du système électrique et des normes de fiabilité
• Curiosité et enthousiasme pour l'IA et les outils numériques
• Gestion de projet et livraison d'engagements client
• Capacité à diriger des équipes et voyager
• Un permis de conduire valide
• Volonté de voyager dans le pays
• Les avantages liés à l'immigration ne sont pas disponibles pour ce poste

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Public Safety

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