Electrical Project Engineer

Panelmatic Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Alberta is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for all technical activities related to projects. The role involves creating electrical designs, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience in the field, including knowledge of industry standards. Competitive benefits are offered including medical and educational reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays and PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering.
• Three years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards including NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics.
• Prototype and test electrical systems.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Overview

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in various industries and deliver equipment worldwide. Our methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards and supports client needs from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technical and manufacturing expertise to handle large and complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is looking for an accountable Project Engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines related to projects. The Project Engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Designing Electrical/Control Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution, control systems, and equipment. Designs include electrical control circuits, bus bar system.
• Component Selection: Select components as required and generate project BOM. Products include: SWBD, MCC, Panelboard, VFD control, ATS, industrial control panels, relays, power supplies, transformers, HVAC, etc.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes of electrical systems and engineered products to validate design concepts and performance. Conduct testing, analysis, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues or inefficiencies.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project management and product teams to determine electrical requirements and specifications. Coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure integration of electrical systems with overall project design.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure designs comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations. Stay updated on engineering practices, technologies, and safety guidelines. Ensure design package meets required certifications and collaborate with third-party product/project teams on certification process.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and manuals. Maintain records of design changes, test results, and project progress. Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues during manufacturing or after completion.
• Safety: Implement safety measures to protect workers and the public from hazards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. Communicate with team members and clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide progress updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in electrical engineering. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of electrical designs.
• Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interacting daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Cooperate and communicate with project manager and other project participants to aid and provide technical support.
• Maximize project efficiency and profitability.
• Prepare periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with operations to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET) or a minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in the electrical engineering field required
• Three plus years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing required
• Three plus years’ experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems required
• Three plus years’ experience in industry standards and regulations including NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE required
• Three plus years’ experience AutoCAD, EPLAN, and electrical design tools required
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams required
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities required
• Adherence to our core values required
• Must live in the greater Brookfield area required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for four-plus hours required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Three years’ experience in design or similar engineering role preferred
• Experience with simulation and analysis software such as SKM or ETAP for electrical systems preferred
• Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient design practices preferred
• Familiarity with specific industry applications for energy fields, food processing, mining, power plant-substation, data mining, etc. preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage
• 401K
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years