Sr. Project Engineer

Post Date

Jun 17, 2025

Location

La Prairie,
Quebec

ZIP/Postal Code

J5R2E5
Canada
Sep 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

ATL-789064

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer will design electrical high voltage substations and act as a technical leader across the engineering teams who leads the proper performance of substation design packages; performance in terms of committed budget, planning, and quality. Your objective is to plan & lead basic and detailed electrical design, to manage / monitor detailed execution progress, and to coordinate the execution of substation/plant engineering design work packages done by other disciplines and subcontractors. Must be able to self-perform the electrical design. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction. He/she will follow customer specifications or requirements and should be aware of customer and national regulations and internal standards.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 10 years of substation or high voltage experience
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Professional Engineering license in Canada, and willing to review and seal drawings. Ability and willingness to get P.Eng in Quebec.
Fluent French speaking and technical writing skills, advanced English language skills
Experience execution large and complex substation/plant projects
Detailed design experience for utility EPC High Voltage electrical substations in North America
Design experience with FACTS projects such as fixed series cap banks, synchronous condensers, and STATCOM.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with correct English spelling, grammar, and syntax.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Field commissioning or installation experience
Excellent EHS and Quality Mindset.
Mentoring mindset to develop and grow technical talent.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.