Mechanical Designer

S&C Electric Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,100 - 87,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Pension plan

Medical coverage

Holiday shutdown

Senior ity recognition

Employee assistance

Spark LMS access

Job summary

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is seeking a mechanical design engineer with 3–5 years of experience in switchgear or related mechanical design.

The role requires proficiency in MicroStation/AutoCAD and Solid Edge, knowledge of sheet metal drafting, and strong collaboration with Mechanical and Electrical Designers. Onsite in Canada, you will prepare production drawings, BOMs, and engineering change notices while supporting manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• College Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience designing switchgear or equivalent mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in 2D MicroStation or AutoCAD and 3D Solid Edge.
• Knowledge of sheet metal drafting, manufacturing methods, and techniques.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Experience preparing medium‑voltage protection drawings.
• Intermediate knowledge of CSA, IEEE, and NEMA standards for switchgear.
• Ability to work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Designers to meet project timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production drawings and bills of material for Vista manufacturing per CSA/ANSI/UL standards using engineering knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Design steel details, assemblies, bus details, and bills of material in MicroStation and Solid Edge.
• Prepare and issue engineering change notices and orders for product release and design changes.
• Produce custom Vista production drawings in a timely manner following internal drawing standards and production schedules.
• Produce engineering design packages ready for final checking and review in line with group practices and project requirements.
• Analyze and recommend potential applications and custom features.
• Support other departments (manufacturing, welding, final assembly) in production processes.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Independent work

Documentation

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you will work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact, helping to transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. With over 70 years of innovation in Canada, S&C continues to lead the power industry, and your work will contribute to a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products enable the grid to adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy.

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Compensation

The estimated annual base salary range is $66,099 – $87,578.26, with additional eligibility for the annual incentive plan (up to 4% of base earnings).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare production drawings and bills of material for Vista manufacturing per CSA/ANSI/UL standards using engineering knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Design steel details, assemblies, bus details, and bills of material in MicroStation and Solid Edge.
• Prepare and issue engineering change notices and orders for product release and design changes.
• Produce custom Vista production drawings in a timely manner following internal drawing standards and production schedules.
• Produce engineering design packages ready for final checking and review in line with group practices and project requirements.
• Analyze and recommend potential applications and custom features.
• Support other departments (manufacturing, welding, final assembly) in production processes.

What We Are Looking For

• College Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience designing switchgear or equivalent mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in 2D MicroStation or AutoCAD and 3D Solid Edge.
• Knowledge of sheet metal drafting, manufacturing methods, and techniques.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Experience preparing medium‑voltage protection drawings.
• Intermediate knowledge of CSA, IEEE, and NEMA standards for switchgear.
• Ability to work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Designers to meet project timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent minor physical effort, including standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting or moving objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

Acceptable working environment with minimal or manageable challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus plan.
• Pension plan.
• Flexible benefit options; medical coverage 100% paid by S&C.
• Paid holiday shutdown and summer hours.
• Seniority recognition program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Access to Spark LMS for learning and development.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.