Electrical Design Engineer

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Surrey; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canada seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer II to design low and medium voltage power systems. This role involves creating bills of materials, supporting production, and collaborating with design teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $73,000 to $120,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Previous field service experience is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Create bills of materials and drawing packages for moderate complexity equipment.
• Independently perform design, troubleshooting, and commissioning functions.
• Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase.
• Work with mechanical designers to create front views of switchgear.

Skills

Electrical Engineering principles

AutoCAD for electrical design

Mechanical layout understanding

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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About IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of low and medium voltage power systems and acts as the primary technical interface for the equipment they are assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Create bill of materials and drawing packages for manufacture for equipment of moderate complexity.
• Independently performs design, troubleshooting and commissioning functions to support IEM equipment.
• Support production during the equipment manufacturing phase and testing by answering any technical inquiries.
• Work with mechanical designers to layout out and create front views/plan views of switchgear and switchboards.
• Select components and create detailed bills of materials for our products.
• Write sequence of operation documents to define automatic system functionality.
• Work with test and field service teams to verify system operation to the design and written sequence of operations.
• Collaborate with other IEM teams to support equipment demonstrations in the factory, providing hands-on technical expertise and guidance to ensure successful execution of the factory witness test.
• Perform design functions as needed to support IEM’s products and customer goals.
• Independently support sales and the project management team in answering customer questions as it relates to the design.
• Complete short field assignments where troubleshooting, design consultation, customer meetings, or engineering support is required (generally less than 5 days at a time and not to exceed 15% of total time).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Previous field service experience is a big plus.
• Industrial automation experience is a big plus.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and applications as they apply to the power industry, including codes, standards, and design practices.
• Experienced in utilizing AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Understanding of mechanical layout and considerations.
• Task management and the ability to carry out a plan with multiple concurrent tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $73,000 – $120,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com or view a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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