Electrical 3D Designer for OEM Data Center Systems

Johnson Controls; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, designs and manufactures large-scale OEM equipment for data center clients. The Electrical Engineer will lead complex electrical layouts, collaborate with mechanical teams, and ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant with safety codes.

The role requires hands-on Creo 9 work, Windchill and SAP familiarity, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a proactive approach to design reviews and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical/associate degree with equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM-focused roles.
• Senior-level experience delivering production-ready OEM equipment designs and drawings.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CEC, NEC, UL, CSA).
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing builds, issue resolution, and design changes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document and defend technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex electrical layouts and detailed production drawings for OEM equipment, including power distribution, control panels, enclosures, conduit routing, grounding, and cable management.
• Serve as a technical authority for electrical design execution within EDE projects.
• Ensure designs comply with CEC, NEC, UL, CSA, customer, and internal EDE electrical standards.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical designers and engineers to ensure proper integration, access, serviceability, and clash-free layouts.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Safety, and electrical installation best practices into all designs.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, DXF overlays, and drawing quality checks prior to release.
• Support and mentor junior electrical designers, providing guidance on standards, methods, and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, NCRs, and field feedback related to electrical design.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and adoption of EDE electrical design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Project Engineering to resolve build issues and improve design robustness.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma

Tools

PTC Creo 9

Windchill PLM

SAP

Job description

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, designs and manufactures large-scale OEM equipment for data center clients. The Electrical Engineer will lead complex electrical layouts, collaborate with mechanical teams, and ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant with safety codes.

The role requires hands-on Creo 9 work, Windchill and SAP familiarity, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a proactive approach to design reviews and continuous improvement.