Electrical Designer: Control Panels & Systems

AVL Manufacturing Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to design, plan, evaluate and test electrical equipment from concept to finished product. The designer will collaborate with the Electrical Design Supervisor to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of Electrical Design experience, strong CAD/AutoCAD Electrical skills, and thorough knowledge of NFPA79, NEC, CEC, CSA and UL codes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years experience in Electrical Design.
• P.Eng Designation strongly preferred.
• Control Engineering systems design, PLC design and programming knowledge.
• High level of CAD / AutoCAD Electrical knowledge and experience.
• Strong Proficiency with Electrical Codes – NFPA79, NEC, CEC, CSA and UL.
• Good Design Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Conceptual Skills, Quality Focus.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical and electromechanical project requirements and create designs that meet project success criteria.
• Design of control panels and system conduit/hardware for projects.
• Develop electrical control systems, control panels and other related electrical hardware products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Produce detailed specifications, drawing packages & Bill of Materials.
• Research and ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and regulations.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes that conform to AVL ISO quality procedures.
• Work well with other Professionals within and outside the Engineering Department.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations and relevant codes & practices.
• Provide external technical support to new and existing customers through field visits, customer meetings, and design reviews.
• Participate in estimating, including component selection, costs, timing estimates, reports and designs.

Skills

Electrical design

P.Eng preferred

CAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Code compliance

Project collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

AVL Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to design, plan, evaluate and test electrical equipment from concept to finished product. The designer will collaborate with the Electrical Design Supervisor to ensure successful project outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of Electrical Design experience, strong CAD/AutoCAD Electrical skills, and thorough knowledge of NFPA79, NEC, CEC, CSA and UL codes.