Principal Electrical Engineer

Arrow Speed Controls Limited; Richmond; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

RRSP matching

Education funding

Training opportunities

Team events

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Arrow Speed Controls Limited in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical engineering projects, ensure compliance with standards, and mentor junior engineers. You will oversee MCC, VFD, switchgear design and drive technical excellence across the team.

The role offers a clear path to senior leadership, with a salary of CAD 140k–160k plus extended health benefits, RRSP matching, and education funding.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Power Electrical Engineering and EGBC professional engineer.
• 10+ years in senior engineering roles for MCC, VFD, switchgear design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of motor control, VFDs and soft starters.
• Experience with high‑mix, low‑volume design incl. DFM/DFX.
• Lean and Six-Sigma certification or experience is a strong asset.
• Attention to detail and production‑driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Design and develop electrical systems, ensuring safety and standards compliance.
• Act as technical authority and maintain design calculations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to meet goals and resolve issues.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to protect timelines and quality.
• Prepare and present engineering reports to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical design

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Power Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (EGBC)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Arrow Speed Controls Limited (est. 1980) is the leading Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Integrator in North America. With over 20,000 successful applications to date, we are a trusted partner across the heavy industries. We engineer and assemble speed control equipment for a wide range of electric motor applications. In addition to VFD's, we also do DC drives, soft starts, servo controls and PLC systems.

What you will be doing:

The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet technical specifications and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Design and Development: Design and develop electrical systems, components, and test procedures ensuring innovative solutions that adhere to safety standards and industry regulations, including creating and maintaining design calculations and risk assessments.
• Technical Authority: Act as the technical authority within the electrical engineering discipline, ensuring all designs and assessments comply with statutory requirements and national standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including other engineering disciplines, sales, supply chain, and production, to achieve project goals and resolve any technical challenges that arise.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional development and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex electrical issues, providing effective solutions to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Reporting: Prepare and present engineering reports to stakeholders, summarizing project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Innovation: Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance engineering processes and project outcomes.

What we need from you:

• Education and Background
  • Master’s degree in Power Electrical Engineering and registered with EGBC as a Professional Engineer.
  • 10+ years of experience in senior engineering role in MCC, VFD, Switchgear design.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of industrial motor control, VFDs, and soft starters.
  • Significant experience of designing for high-mix, low-volume, including:
    • DFM, DFX.
    • Configurable standardizations for custom products.
  • Lean and Six-Sigma certification and/or experience are a strong asset.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a production-driven environment.
• Leadership Skill
  • Strong leadership and project management abilities are crucial for guiding teams and managing complex projects. This role is vital for advancing technological initiatives within an organization and ensuring that electrical engineering projects are executed efficiently and effectively

What we will give to you:

• $140,000 – $160,000, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching plan
• Education and training funding opportunities
• Social functions with team
• Paid time off for personal wellness
• Opportunities to move up with your career with Arrow

This role provides a growth path to develop, mentor, and growth the design engineering team with both capacity and capability to be a world-class team with an ultimate goal of becoming Director of Engineering and more.

Arrow Speed Controls is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Arrow is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

About Us

Arrow Speed Controls Limited (est. 1980) is the leading Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Integrator in North America. With over 20,000 successful applications to date, we are a trusted partner across the heavy industries. We engineer and assemble speed control equipment for a wide range of electric motor applications. In addition to VFD's, we also do DC drives, soft starts, servo controls and PLC systems.