François Guay, P.Eng.

NAFI-CFEI
Forensic Expert | Fire
Growth Partner

A top-tier professional with extensive experience in the electrical field, François will effectively diagnose any electrical fire you may encounter.

François has more than fifteen years of experience as an electrical engineer, particularly in high- and medium-voltage systems.

For several years, he served as a supervisor and technical lead for the engineering team on substation projects for General Electric. Notably, he worked on various large-scale projects in collaboration with the City of Montreal, Hydro-Québec, Rio Tinto Alcan, and Manitoba Hydro. Drawing on his technical skills and leadership, François manages his projects efficiently while demonstrating dynamism and strong organizational skills.

Areas of expertise

Fire and Electrical

Electrical Engineering
- High- and medium-voltage switchgear
- Low-voltage switchgear
- Protection and control
- Building electrical systems
Electrical Networks
- Short-circuit studies
- Grounding systems
- Lightning protection

Education and professional qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering — Polytechnique de Montréal
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI-C)

Trainings

Fire Investigation: Understanding the Behavior of Electrical Protection Devices

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