Electrical Designer

Altis; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop detailed electrical and controls designs in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. You will use AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, and SolidWorks to produce drawings, BOMs, and wiring diagrams for complex projects.

Collaboration with PE/technologists and operations is required to meet cost and schedule targets. This role emphasizes hands-on CAD work, strong drafting fundamentals, and potential exposure to nuclear projects within a

Qualifications

• Electrical design experience in drafting and controls drafting is required.
• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology with CET or equivalent is a plus.
• Hands-on AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience is required; Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical skills are assets.
• Strong drafting fundamentals and control system design knowledge are essential.
• Nuclear industry experience and understanding of Engineering Change Control are assets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs into detailed drawings and BOMs using CAD tools.
• Create and update assembly drawings, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Select instrumentation, control, and power components per engineering requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and customer meetings, providing technical input.
• Collaborate with design and operations to gather site-specific requirements.
• Manage project deliverables with accountability for cost and schedule.

Skills

Electrical design experience

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

Drafting fundamentals

Control system design

Nuclear industry experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

IntEC

3D parametric modelling

Job description

Location: On-Site, 5-days on-site per week

Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

About the Opportunity

This permanent Electrical Designer opportunity is ideal for a creative, technically minded professional who enjoys turning concepts into practical electrical designs. Working within a highly technical engineering and manufacturing environment, you’ll contribute to automated and semi-automated equipment while supporting projects where quality, precision, and collaboration matter.

You’ll work closely with Professional Engineers, Technologists, Instrumentation and Controls teams, operations personnel, and other technical partners. Your designs will support multidisciplinary projects spanning electrical, controls, mechanical, software, systems engineering, and manufacturing.

What’s In It for You

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment where your ideas and technical expertise are valued
• Gain exposure to complex electrical and controls projects, including opportunities within the nuclear industry
• Work with experienced engineering professionals while continuing to develop your technical and leadership capabilities
• Bring creative thinking to a team that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll develop concept designs into detailed drawings and bills of materials using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, and related tools
• You’ll create and update assembly drawings, block diagrams, cable drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and BOMs
• In this role, you’ll select instrumentation, control, and power components based on engineering requirements
• You’ll participate in design reviews and customer meetings, providing technical input and resource information
• You’ll collaborate with design and operations stakeholders to gather site-specific requirements
• You’ll manage assigned project deliverables with accountability for cost and schedule

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of related electrical systems design experience, including electrical and controls design drafting, is preferred
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology diploma, with CET designation and OACETT or equivalent membership considered assets
• Hands-on AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience is required, with AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, IntEC or online wiring, and 3D parametric modelling experience considered assets
• Strong knowledge of drafting fundamentals, control system design, and design processes
• Experience in the CANDU nuclear industry and knowledge of Engineering Change Control concepts are considered assets
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, presentation, technical writing, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We’re looking for someone who brings strong electrical design fundamentals, but also enjoys thinking creatively. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, solve complex design challenges, and bring new ideas to the team."