Electrical Engineering Specialist – Data Center & R&D

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Silent-Aire division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist to provide advanced technical support, guide R&D and product development, and drive design standards across the Electrical Engineering team. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and designers.

The position reports to the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager and involves travel within North America for engineering support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc. Eng., B.Eng.) or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
• Strong practical knowledge of power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, control panels, wiring systems, grounding/bonding, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, specifications, test data, and translate findings into practical design solutions.
• Experience in risk management, product design and testing, estimating, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support complex technical escalations, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and resolve production issues.
• Provide technical support to electrical engineering teams on challenging or non-standard design issues.
• Lead and support R&D, proof-of-concept, prototype, and product-development activities.
• Develop and improve electrical design standards, guidelines, tools, and test methods.
• Perform analysis, testing, and technical investigations to validate new technologies and design solutions.
• Support technical design reviews and identify design risks and improvement opportunities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers across the department.
• Lead interpretation and application of electrical codes, product standards, and customer requirements.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Creo

Revit

Bluebeam

ETAP

Job description

Johnson Controls, Silent-Aire division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist to provide advanced technical support, guide R&D and product development, and drive design standards across the Electrical Engineering team. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and designers.

The position reports to the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager and involves travel within North America for engineering support.