Building Automation Engineer or Technician

Overview

Building Automation Engineer or Technician. Join to apply for the Building Automation Engineer or Technician role at BPA. Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.

Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future. Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, that has the power to make a difference!

Your role

You’ll take part in the design, coordination, and commissioning of building automation (immotics) systems for a variety of projects — institutional, commercial, cultural, and residential buildings. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the performance, connectivity, and sustainability of these systems.

More Specifically

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical supervision, coordination, and design for immotics projects.
• Conduct site surveys and assess existing systems.
• Design, adapt, and optimize building control and automation systems.
• Collaborate with clients to clearly understand their needs.
• Contribute to report writing, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support project implementation and site follow-up.

Profile sought

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or DEC in Electrical Engineering, Building Mechanics, Automation, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in the design, coordination, or commissioning of building automation/immotics systems.
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge of automation systems and tools such as Revit (an asset).
• Languages: Advanced French; English an asset.

What we value

What we value most: Curiosity, rigor, autonomy, and the drive to exceed expectations.

What We Offer

• Major projects (e.g., Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital expansion, institutional and commercial buildings).
• Close mentorship and a collaborative environment.
• Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days remote after onboarding).
• Real growth opportunities toward more complex projects or technical leadership roles.

A Career At BPA Means

• A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
• A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays
• A hybrid working remotely policy
• Recognized overtime (banked or paid hours)
• A complete and competitive total compensation package
• Training and professional development under the umbrella of our entity UniversiT
• A structured mentorship program
• State-of-the-art technologies (BIM)
• Social activities and employee discounts

Equal Opportunity

We adhere to the principles of employment equity and uphold the AODA. We encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent team.

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