Director of Electrical Engineering

Description

• Contribute to identifying new service offerings or technical innovations tailored to market and client needs.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment in compliance with occupational health and safety standards and company policies.
• Assess development needs and foster ongoing training and professional growth within the team.
• Serve as a technical resource and reviewer for complex projects or critical design decisions.
• Optimize resource allocation and manage priorities to balance workloads across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ensure that all work complies with BPA’s engineering standards, procedures, and tools, while contributing to their continuous improvement.
• Oversee the technical execution of projects within the discipline to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with internal processes and client expectations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Identify organizational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve internal processes and overall efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
• Participate in project kick-offs, technical reviews, and close-out meetings to ensure knowledge sharing and quality control.
• Support service proposals and tenders by providing technical expertise, resource allocation plans, and risk assessments.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment aligned with BPA’s values and culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners to support growth and client retention.
• Identify hiring needs (interns, graduates, professionals), and take part in recruitment and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR.
• Facilitate regular feedback sessions and performance evaluations in line with HR practices.

Requirements

• Leadership skills: Ability to mobilize, develop, and elevate a team toward high performance. Inspires others, gives direction, and fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or another relevant discipline).
• Cutting-edge technology, including BIM and modern collaborative tools.
• Other desired skills: Strong emotional intelligence, client orientation, financial acumen, political and strategic sense, sound judgment, rigor, and the ability to influence and drive change.
• Experience: Approximately 12 years of experience in building electrical design and project delivery, with at least 5 years in team and project management.
• Professional designation: Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Languages: Proficiency in French and good command of English, both spoken and written.

Benefits

• A tailored mentorship program designed according to each employee’s experience level and career path.
• A hybrid work policy that promotes balance between professional and personal life.
• A competitive total compensation package, including a market-driven salary, a comprehensive group insurance plan, and an RRSP program with employer contributions.
• A structured training and professional development program supported by UniversiT, our internal entity dedicated to the technical and personal growth of every employee.
• The “Finding Balance” program, which promotes overall well-being, mental health, and sustainable productivity.
• A 37.5-hour workweek with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
• Overtime hours that are recognized and compensated, either through time off in lieu or paid compensation.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance