Principal Electrical Engineer, Industrial Power & Controls

Modern Technical Staffing Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technical Staffing Inc. is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead the research, design, and development of electrical systems for a next‑generation critical infrastructure product.

The role spans the full power chain—from ATS to power electronics—and requires production‑readiness from prototype through pre‑production. You will collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, controls, and software teams, ensuring NEC/CEC, UL/CSA/IEC compliance, and robust safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering; P.Eng required.
• 10+ years designing industrial or mission‑critical electrical systems.
• Hands-on with global regulatory compliance (UL/CSA/IEC, NEC/CEC, EMC).

Responsibilities

• Design the full electrical architecture, including dual‑feed 3‑phase power, ATS, disconnects, and motor breakers.
• Integrate and validate VFDs, motor controllers, soft starters, and power electronics for production and serviceability.
• Develop redundant control power, precision metering, and industrial electrical panels with serviceable layouts.
• Own electrical safety, grounding/bonding, protective‑device coordination, and compliance with NEC/CEC, UL/CSA/IEC, EMC, and global certification requirements.
• Support DFMEA, risk assessments, structured design reviews, and formal BOM/drawing release.
• Mature designs through prototype phases and collaborate across mechanical, hydraulic, controls, and software teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial power systems

VFD expertise

Power electronics

Panel design

Regulatory compliance

DFMEA support

Prototype to production

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Modern Technical Staffing Inc. is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead the research, design, and development of electrical systems for a next‑generation critical infrastructure product.

The role spans the full power chain—from ATS to power electronics—and requires production‑readiness from prototype through pre‑production. You will collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, controls, and software teams, ensuring NEC/CEC, UL/CSA/IEC compliance, and robust safety and reliability.