Electrical Design Engineer

Schneider Electric; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Brossard, QC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design custom electrical power distribution equipment and support projects through production and testing. You will work with project managers, manufacturing teams and other engineers to meet customer requirements and standards.

The role blends design work with problem solving across the plant, allowing you to work on diverse manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams, or power distribution designs.
• Experience with electrical CAD software; familiarity with SEE Electrical or SEE Electrical Expert (SEE XP) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as CSA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, or Hydro-Québec is considered an asset.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), eligible for membership, or interested in pursuing registration is considered an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to collaborate with teams and partners across Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and ensure designs comply with customer specifications, applicable standards, and internal engineering practices.
• Design and maintain electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Develop detailed engineering solutions for custom power distribution equipment based on project requirements and technical specifications.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), component lists, and other project deliverables.
• Select and specify electrical components used in the manufacturing of switchboards, switchgear, and control equipment.
• Coordinate design activities across multiple projects while meeting project milestones and production deadlines.
• Work closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, and test technicians to support projects throughout production and testing.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing by addressing design-related questions, evaluating alternative components when required, and resolving technical issues that arise during assembly and testing.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Control diagrams

Power distribution designs

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SEE Electrical

Job description

For our Brossard, Qc facility, we are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team.

In this role, you will design custom electrical power distribution equipment while supporting projects through production and testing. Working closely with project managers, manufacturing teams and other engineers, you will develop electrical designs that meet customer requirements and applicable standards.

From electrical schematics and component selection to troubleshooting and production support, you will be involved at different stages of a project and work closely with the teams responsible for building and testing the final product.

This role offers a combination of design work, technical problem solving and collaboration across the plant, making it a good fit for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a manufacturing environment.

What you'll be doing

• Review project requirements and ensure designs comply with customer specifications, applicable standards, and internal engineering practices.
• Design and maintain electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Develop detailed engineering solutions for custom power distribution equipment based on project requirements and technical specifications.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), component lists, and other project deliverables.
• Select and specify electrical components used in the manufacturing of switchboards, switchgear, and control equipment.
• Coordinate design activities across multiple projects while meeting project milestones and production deadlines.
• Work closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, and test technicians to support projects throughout production and testing.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing by addressing design-related questions, evaluating alternative components when required, and resolving technical issues that arise during assembly and testing.

Why You

You enjoy solving technical problems, working on a variety of projects, and collaborating with different teams to deliver quality solutions. You are comfortable managing competing priorities and enjoy seeing projects move from design through manufacturing and testing.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams, or power distribution designs through professional experience, internships, co-op placements, or academic projects.
• Experience using electrical CAD software; familiarity with SEE Electrical or SEE Electrical Expert (SEE XP) is considered an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to manage priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with power distribution equipment, switchboards, switchgear, or control panels is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as CSA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, or Hydro-Québec is considered an asset.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), eligible for membership, or interested in pursuing registration is considered an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to collaborate with teams and partners across Canada and internationally.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

The expected pay range is CAD 75,200 - CAD 112,800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for yourself and your family.
• We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; telemedicine program; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.
• Invest and plan your future.
• We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match.
• Grow your skills and career.
• We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
• Team up in the workplace.
• We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
• Support your community.
• We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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