Senior Electrical Engineer - Operations

Join us to transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow and make a difference for our planet and future generations.

Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for over 30 years. The Group, composed of more than 800 employees, operatesrenewable assets with an installed capacity of over 3 GW and is developing a project portfolio of 6.8 GW in wind, solar, and energy storage.

⚡ You will play an important role in:

Reporting to the Team Leader in the Electrical Engineering Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting Boralex’s operational excellence and long-term asset performance. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Promote and embody Boralex’s occupational health and safety culture, ensuring best practices are applied across all activities.
• Lead complex technical projects from concept to commissioning, including corrective and preventive shutdowns, major electrical equipment and fleet modernization initiatives, system improvements, optimization, and reliability enhancements
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to site teams for the collector, substation, and interconnection systems.
• Coordinate external vendors, consultants, and internal remote teams within a matrix organizational structure.
• Contribute to industry knowledge and innovation by participating in conferences, webinars, and technical training as part of a continuous technology watch.
• Collaborate with Greenfield development and construction teams to deliver projects that meet Boralex standards for safety, quality, and performance.

💡 To succeed in this position, you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in the province of Ontario
• 6+ years of experience in high-voltage stations and equipment and protection and control
• Strong hands-on and onsite experience
• Proficiency working with typical drawings and schematics (Oneline, AC, DC, Logic, Telecom.)
• Working knowledge of applicable technical and reliability standards (NERC, IEEE, CSA, ANSI-NETA)
• Valid driver’s license and passport, with availability for occasional travel (up to ~20%)
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, autonomy, and problem-solving ability

Preferred additional skills:

• Experience in renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, BESS, Hydro)
• Solid understanding of the Ontario market and regulatory framework (HONI, IESO)
• Experience with power system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., EasyPower, ETAP, EMT)
• Programming or configuration experience with protection and control devices such asAcSELerator (SEL),EnerVista, Kelman (GE),SynchroTeq (Vizimax),Tapcon (MR),IEC-61850 Standard and protocols (MMS, SV, GOOSE)

This is an existing vacancy

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $132,000. Compensation at Boralex is determined in accordance with internal policies and business requirements, taking into account factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base salary for the position at the applicable work location and does not guarantee compensation. Total compensation may include eligibility for an annual Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and other benefits, in accordance with applicable plans and policies.

Please note that Boralex currently uses AI tools only for note-taking during the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions remain fully under the responsibility of our recruitment team.

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Your profile doesn’t perfectly match the criteria listed above? Your skills could still make a difference! If you think you can contribute to our growth, don't hesitate to try your luck and apply.

🌱To be fully fulfilled in your daily life:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition while adding your talent to an agile team. You will benefit from continuous training, flexible working hours and remote work, a retirement plan enhanced by Boralex, and a group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs.

🌍Together, we will build a sustainable and inclusive world:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition. Boralex promotes a culture of sustainable performance, aligned with its business objectives. We focus on long-term growth and profitability while aiming to satisfy all our stakeholders. Continuous improvementis essential, with ambitious and measurable goals, and this culture is fostered by autonomy, the right to make mistakes, and employee empowerment.

Transparency, inclusion, and kindnessare essential elements in creating a rewarding work environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. This is why we raise awareness among all our teams on these issues and offer support networks, best practices, and educational content.

We value the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and expressions among our colleagues, partners, and communities. Feel free to join us, regardless of your age, origin, gender, potential disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

Boralex, beyond renewable energy!

• Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in the energy transition.
• Add your talent to an agile work team.
• Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
• Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice. Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.
• Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.

Be the source of our energy!