Electrical Specialist

Third-Party Electrical & Instrumentation Inspectors

Location: Montreal, Quebec and surrounding areas

Type: Contract / Freelance / As-Needed Assignments

We are seeking experienced Third-Party Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Inspectors to support vendor surveillance, source inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and quality assurance activities at manufacturers and supplier facilities throughout Quebec.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of electrical and instrumentation equipment during manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Witness FATs and verify compliance with project specifications, quality plans, and applicable standards.
• Inspect equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, transformers, control panels, instrumentation systems, PLC/DCS panels, and fiber optic systems.
• Review quality documentation, material certifications, test reports, and calibration records.
• Identify non-conformances and prepare inspection reports.
• Provide timely communication and progress updates to clients and project teams.
• Monitor manufacturing schedules and support expediting activities as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Industrial Automation, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and/or instrumentation inspection, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, or manufacturing environments.
• Previous third-party inspection, FAT, or vendor surveillance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CSA, CEC, IEC, IEEE, ISA, and ISO standards.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, inspection test plans (ITPs), and technical documentation.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/French.
• CET designation, electrical trade certification, ISA certification, or equivalent industry credentials.
• Experience in power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to supplier and project locations throughout Quebec.
• Ability to work independently and represent client interests professionally.

Join our network of qualified inspectors supporting major industrial, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects across Quebec and Canada.