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Hitachi Energy

Hardware Design Engineer

Dollard-Des Ormeaux, Canada

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We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our HVDC team at Hitachi Energy - Montreal. You will be part of a team of talented engineers working for Control and protection department, reporting to the HVDC Engineering Manager in Canada. You will be responsible for prepare electrical schematics for our control cabinets, bill of materials, list of connections, interconnection cables, and layouts using electrical CAD programs and in house created tools. If you have experience with electrical schematics, electrical cabinets layouts specially on high voltage substations, wait no longer - apply now!

Responsibilities:

  • As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will work with the hardware design in our control and protection system. Designing cubicle electrical diagrams and layouts, including also bill of materials, interconnection cables and cable routing.
  • You will use base drawings and extensive database to design new cabinets for HVDC converter stations around the world.
  • Work together with our customers, both internally and externally, to ensure our delivery is according to their requirements and standards. with initial definition of electrical specification of main circuit equipment in HVDC Converter stations.
  • Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues, sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines You will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.
  • Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications:

  • We are looking for an engaged, structured, persistent, well-organized, and driven person who is a true team player Professional Engineering with Bachelor's or MSc. degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
  • 2+ years of experience with electrical drawings layout using electrical CAD software.
  • You have a keen interest in control hardware design.
  • Experience with the CAD-tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is appreciated.
  • EMC knowledge or AC sub-stations and control systems, it is a merit
  • You are a natural problem solver who enjoys meeting new challenges making the complex simple and showing creativity in your approach. You are ready to work in an international and multicultural work environment.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required to be able to interact with various stakeholders.
  • French speaking is an asset.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

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Client-provided location(s): Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, Canada
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-79540
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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