Electrical Engineer

Socomec Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec Group is seeking an electrical design engineer to translate customer requirements into safe, manufacturable solutions. You will design schematics in E-Plan, prepare release packages, and support prototyping and testing for ETO/CTO projects in a North American setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with certifications, and contribute to proposals while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng designation, or working toward P.Eng, is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years designing electrical systems with 2–3 years hands-on prototyping/testing.
• Experience in power distribution, electrical panels, controls, and industrial env.
• Experience supporting ETO/CTO projects in manufacturing or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics in E-Plan from customer specs and standards.
• Prepare drawings, wiring diagrams, specs, and release packages for ETO/CTO.
• Develop validation test plans and production test procedures; assist testing.
• Support prototype assembly, production work packages, and installation docs.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate electrical systems for projects.
• Support NRTL certification and compliance documentation for new lines.
• Provide input for estimating, bidding, and customer proposals; suggest improvements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E-Plan

PLC basics

Modbus/TCP

BACnet

NEC/CEC/UL standards

ERP/ECN

Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.

Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

The purpose of this position is to design, configure, validate, and support electrical systems for power distribution products by converting customer and project requirements into safe, accurate, manufacturable, and standards-compliant solutions. This role supports both Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO) activities through electrical design development in E-Plan, technical documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Design electrical schematics in E-Plan based on customer specifications, project requirements, and applicable standards.
• Prepare and maintain drawings, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, as-built documentation, and engineering release packages for Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO).
• Develop engineering validation test plans and production test procedures; support technicians during testing and troubleshooting.
• Support prototype assembly, production work packages, installation instructions, cable/wiring inquiries, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems and meet project deliverables.
• Support NRTL certification and compliance documentation for new product lines.
• Provide technical input for estimating, bidding, and customer proposals; recommend improvements based on industry trends.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Master degree in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng designation, or working toward P.Eng, is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing electrical systems, including 2-3 years of hands‑on prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, or production support.
• Experience with power distribution systems, electrical panels, controls, and industrial manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting ETO and/or CTO projects in a manufacturing, power distribution, or industrial equipment environment.
• E- Plan schematic design; electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, schedules, and technical specifications; NEC, CEC, NFPA, UL 891, UL 1062, UL 1008S, UL 508A, and UL 1561; PLCs and industrial communications (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet); ERP, ECN, and Quality Management System processes; MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Self-motivated team player with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.

Compensation: $100,000 to $110,000 CAD

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.