BOP Electrical Designer

ANDRITZ Canada offers an ideal environment for career development, where talent and the completion of major projects contribute every day to the growth of our company.

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

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.

• 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.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at Andritz.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

What do we offer

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

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