Senior Electrical Engineer - Operations

Boralex

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

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:

Requirements

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
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)
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Valid driver’s license and passport, with availability for occasional travel (up to ~20%)
Demonstrated resourcefulness, autonomy, and problem-solving ability

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, BESS, Hydro)
Basic understanding of spoken French
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 as:
AcSELerator (SEL)
EnerVista, Kelman (GE)
SynchroTeq (Vizimax)
Tapcon (MR)
IEC-61850 Standard and protocols (MMS, SV, GOOSE)

Responsibilities

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.