Electrical Designer

Altis; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking an Electrical Designer to turn concepts into practical electrical designs within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

You will work with PEs, Technologists, Instrumentation and Controls, and operations teams on projects spanning electrical, controls, mechanical, software, and manufacturing. Strong AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience required; nuclear industry exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical systems design and drafting.
• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology; CET & OACETT assets.
• Hands-on AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience; Inventor/IntEC assets.
• Strong drafting fundamentals and control system design knowledge.
• Experience in the CANDU nuclear industry and Engineering Change Control awareness.
• Analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs into detailed drawings and BOMs using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, and related tools
• Create and update assembly drawings, block diagrams, cable drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring lists, and BOMs
• Select instrumentation, control, and power components based on engineering requirements
• Participate in design reviews and customer meetings, providing technical input
• Collaborate with design and operations stakeholders to gather site-specific requirements
• Manage assigned project deliverables with accountability for cost and schedule

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Electrical design

Drafting fundamentals

CANDU knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology diploma

CET designation

OACETT membership

Tools

IntEC

Online wiring

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