Project Engineer- Montreal (m/f/d)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 4+ years of experience as a Project Engineer (Electrical, SCADA, or similar)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
Position Summary
The role of Project Engineer directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. You will join Nordex North America as part of the Global Project Engineering Support group to support business in North America. As a Project Engineer, you will provide leadership and technical expertise across electrical systems and SCADA throughout the lifecycle of utility-scale wind farm power plants.
You will interact with key project stakeholders and oversee project execution for the successful integration of wind turbine generators (WTGs), electrical systems, and SCADA systems - from design and planning through commissioning.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Lead the design, planning, and commissioning of:
- Electrical systems including WTG switchgear and BOP design
- SCADA systems including network architecture, HMI, and communication systems
- Coordinate installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for electrical and SCADA systems (including FAT and SAT).
- Oversee configuration and integration of:
- Power plant control systems
- Protection relays, CTs/VTs
- Communication protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, SQL, etc.)
- Review and manage project documentation including specifications, network diagrams, substation designs, and as-built drawings.
- Provide expert-level technical support for electrical and SCADA system configurations.
- Maintain project documentation in central databases and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Support on-site teams and customers during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with NERC, ISO, and other applicable regulatory and technical standards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and global Nordex organization to support successful project execution.
- Provide status updates, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent accredited engineering program
- PHD in Power Electronics is desirable.
- 4+ years of experience as a Project Engineer (Electrical, SCADA, or similar)
- Experience with:
- BOP design, substations, and WTG integration
- CADA systems and power plant control systems
- System integration and commissioning (electrical and communication interfaces)
- Wind energy experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, utility automation, relay protection, and industrial automation systems
- Experience with SCADA systems, communication networks, and industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC, SQL)
- Familiarity with standards such as NERC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, IEC, UL/CSA, and EN norms
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers at all levels
- Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently within a global team environment
- English & French Proficiency is required. Other languages are a plus (German & Spanish).
- Proven leadership abilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical).
- Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a valid passport
- Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
- Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
- Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
- Optional AD&D
- Weekly Indemnity
- Long Term Disability
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Lead electrical and SCADA design, planning, integration, and commissioning for utility-scale wind farm projects, coordinating with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams. Manage technical documentation, provide field and troubleshooting support, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and help keep project milestones on track.
Requirements
Requires an OIQ-registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent accredited program, and at least four years of relevant project engineering experience; a PhD in Power Electronics is desirable. Candidates should have expertise in electrical power systems, SCADA, wind farm integration, commissioning, and applicable standards, be proficient in English and French, and be able to work in Canada without company sponsorship and travel as needed.
Skills
- Electrical Power Systems
- SCADA Systems
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Wind Turbine Integration
- Balance Of Plant Design
- Substation Design
- Power Plant Control Systems
- Relay Protection
- System Integration
- Commissioning
- Industrial Automation
- Communication Networks
- Modbus TCP/IP
- OPC
- SQL
Benefits
- Basic Life And AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- Optional Spousal Life Insurance
- Optional AD&D
- Weekly Indemnity
- Long-Term Disability
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- RRSP Match Up To $5,000
- Bonus Up To 10%
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Electronics
- Wind Energy
- Utility-Scale Wind Farms
- Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs)
- Balance Of Plant (BOP)
- Electrical Systems
- SCADA
- Network Architecture
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- Power Plant Control Systems
- Protection Relays
- Current Transformers (CTs)
- Voltage Transformers (VTs)
- Modbus TCP/IP
- OPC
- SQL
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- System Integration
- Commissioning
- Substations
- Utility Automation
- NERC
- NEC
- NFPA
- IEC
- UL/CSA