BOP Electrical Designer

ANDRITZ AG • Pointe Claire, LA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The BOP Electrical Designer, reporting to the BOP Engineering Manager, is responsible for preparing all technical documentation related to the electrical auxiliaries of new and refurbished hydroelectric turbine‑generator units. This includes instrumentation, lighting, power supplies, grounding, motor starters, junction boxes, control panels, and condition‑monitoring systems.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team.

Requirements

• ACS, DCS, or equivalent training.
• Experience with AutoCAD (required).
• Bilingual in French and English (required).
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills (required).
• Ability to self‑learn software tools (required).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Willingness to travel and perform occasional field work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the hydroelectric field (asset).
• Knowledge of instrumentation (selection, configuration, testing) (asset).
• Experience with 3D modeling (asset).
• Experience in control panel design (asset).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using CAD/CAE software (AutoCAD).
• Produce technical documentation, including instrumentation lists, cable schedules, load calculations, datasheets, functional descriptions, O&M manuals, and as‑built documentation.
• Review technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and standards to verify that the design meets all applicable requirements.
• Conduct field surveys to validate existing equipment, cable routing, and spatial constraints.
• Review legacy drawings (single lines, wiring diagrams, P&IDs), check for inconsistencies, and perform red marking.
• Identify demolition scope: obsolete cables, junction boxes, sensors, cabinets.
• Define interface points between new equipment and existing systems (power feeds, control I/O, interlocks, instrumentation).
• Maintain drawing accuracy, version control, and adherence to drafting standards.
• Enter relevant data into the material resource planning system.
• Review and improve existing templates, standards, and design practices.
• Stay current with industry technologies, evolving standards, and software capabilities.
• Propose improvements to optimize manufacturability, constructability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed