Electrical Equipment Designer

Johnson Controls; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls / Silent‑Aire is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead complex electrical layouts for OEM data center equipment within the Equipment Design Engineering (EDE) department. You will own electrical design execution, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior designers across cross‑functional teams.

You will drive DFMs and safety practices, collaborate with mechanical design, and participate in design reviews to deliver production‑ready drawings and robust solutions across HVAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, OR a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM‑focused roles.
• Senior‑level experience delivering production‑ready OEM equipment designs and drawings.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CEC, NEC, UL, CSA).
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing builds, issue resolution, and design changes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document and defend technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex electrical layouts and detailed production drawings for OEM equipment, including power distribution, control panels, enclosures, conduit routing, grounding, and cable management.
• Serve as a technical authority for electrical design execution within EDE projects.
• Ensure designs comply with CEC, NEC, UL, CSA, customer, and internal EDE electrical standards.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical designers and engineers to ensure proper integration, access, serviceability, and clash‑free layouts.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Safety, and electrical installation best practices into all designs.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, DXF overlays, and drawing quality checks prior to release.
• Support and mentor junior electrical designers, providing guidance on standards, methods, and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, NCRs, and field feedback related to electrical design.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and adoption of EDE electrical design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Project Engineering to resolve build issues and improve design robustness.

Skills

PTC Creo 9

Electrical codes

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma

Tools

Windchill PLM

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About Us:

Silent-Aire is a premier owner equipment manufacturer dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Designer is a technical subject‑matter expert within the Equipment Design Engineering (EDE) department, responsible for leading the execution of complex electrical designs for OEM equipment used in data center and mission‑critical applications. This role goes beyond drafting execution and includes technical ownership, cross‑discipline coordination, mentoring, and drawing quality leadership. The Senior Electrical Designer ensures electrical designs are code‑compliant, manufacturable, standardized, and production‑ready, while actively contributing to continuous improvement of EDE electrical design practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

• Lead the development of complex electrical layouts and detailed production drawings for OEM equipment, including power distribution, control panels, enclosures, conduit routing, grounding, and cable management.
• Serve as a technical authority for electrical design execution within EDE projects.
• Ensure designs comply with CEC, NEC, UL, CSA, customer, and internal EDE electrical standards.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical designers and engineers to ensure proper integration, access, serviceability, and clash‑free layouts.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Safety, and electrical installation best practices into all designs.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, DXF overlays, and drawing quality checks prior to release.
• Support and mentor junior electrical designers, providing guidance on standards, methods, and best practices.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, NCRs, and field feedback related to electrical design.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and adoption of EDE electrical design standards, templates, and best practices.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Project Engineering to resolve build issues and improve design robustness.

Design Execution & Working Approach

• Execute electrical designs using PTC Creo and EDE‑approved tools and workflows.
• Apply standardized electrical parts, installation methods, and documentation practices.
• Independently manage the electrical scope on projects with minimal supervision.
• Follow EDE processes for drawing release, document control, and revision management.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and well‑structured documentation to support production and service.
• Collaborate effectively in a multi‑discipline EDE environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, OR a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 5 + years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM‑focused roles.
• Senior‑level experience delivering production‑ready OEM equipment designs and drawings.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (CEC, NEC, UL, CSA).
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing builds, issue resolution, and design changes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document and defend technical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, data center equipment, enclosures, modular systems, or large‑scale industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with rate‑driven or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to power distribution, control panels, and industrial equipment wiring.
• Professional designation or eligibility is an asset.

Why Join Johnson Controls / Silent‑Aire

Join a team where your engineering expertise directly impacts product performance, manufacturability, and customer success. You will contribute to innovative designs that enhance building performance, reliability, and sustainability.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $86k-$119k CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us