Electrical Transformer Design Engineer

Cam Tran; Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Annual incentive compensation eligible

LEARN development program

ISO 9001:2015 registered facility

Growth-oriented, values-driven culture

Accommodations available for disabled

Job summary

Cam Tran is seeking an Electrical Designer for our Engineering team in Colborne, Ontario. This onsite role focuses on electrical design and development of distribution transformers in line with IEEE, CSA, and customer specs.

Responsibilities include developing transformer configurations (up to 35 kV), preparing BOMs, and reviewing designs against performance criteria while collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams. 3+ years in related roles and strong CAD/CAE skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in Drafting or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a designer role within engineering or manufacturing of electrical distribution equipment, preferably transformers.
• Proficient with CAD/CAE tools and applicable industry standards (IEEE, CSA, DOE).

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate transformer electrical configurations up to 35 kV.
• Check designs against losses, impedance, regulation, flux and densities.
• Define major components (tap changers, bushings, arrestors, terminal layouts) and prepare BOMs.
• Prepare connection diagrams, nameplates, and wiring for tap changers/switches; participate in design reviews.

Skills

CAD/CAE usage

Electrical distribution knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Supervision ability

Education

Associate degree or diploma in Drafting or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD

FEA

Simulation software

ERP software

Job description

Cam Tran is seeking an Electrical Designer for our Engineering team in Colborne, Ontario. This onsite role focuses on electrical design and development of distribution transformers in line with IEEE, CSA, and customer specs.

Responsibilities include developing transformer configurations (up to 35 kV), preparing BOMs, and reviewing designs against performance criteria while collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams. 3+ years in related roles and strong CAD/CAE skills are required.