Electrical Designer

Food Process Solutions Corporation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Process Solutions Corporation is seeking an Electrical Designer to design industrial electrical systems for FPS machines. This role includes developing electrical drawings, system designs, and providing installation support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, documentation, and bills of materials.
• Design power distribution and control system drawings.
• Provide field installation support and develop cable schedules.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Position Scope

The Electrical Designer is primarily responsible for the design of industrial electrical systems for FPS machines. This role involves supporting experienced colleagues throughout the entire electrical design process—from conceptualization, through testing, analysis, and refinement, to implementation.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering, demonstrate a solid understanding of electrical and control principles, and be capable of balancing company cost considerations with customer value. A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and openness to new ideas and challenges are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, documentation, and bills of materials for control panels across various FPS projects.
• Design power distribution drawings (24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, 575VAC, etc.).
• Design control system drawings (PLC I/O, instruments, VFDs, motion control, and panel layouts).
• Develop network architecture diagrams (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Generate bills of materials using components from Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Rittal, Hoffman, and others.
• Provide field installation support and develop cable schedules as needed.
• Support and participate in control panel Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Understand and follow FPS Autodesk Vault practices and documentation management procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards (UL, CSA, CE) is considered an asset.
• EGBC registration as a P.Eng. or EIT is an asset.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Employment at FPS is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competencies and eligibility to work in Canada