Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Controls & Panels

AVL Manufacturing Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Designer in Hamilton, Ontario to design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical equipment from concept to production. The Electrical designer will work closely with the Electrical Design Supervisor to ensure successful project designs.

Responsibilities include evaluating project requirements, designing control panels, developing electrical systems, producing specifications and BOMs, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years experience in Electrical Design.
• Prefer P.Eng designation.
• Experience in control engineering systems design, PLC design and programming.
• Proficient with CAD/AutoCAD Electrical and electrical codes (NFPA79, NEC, CEC, CSA, UL).
• Strong design skills and ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical/ electromechanical project requirements and designs meeting success criteria.
• Design control panels and system conduit/hardware for projects.
• Develop electrical control systems and hardware per customer requirements.
• Produce detailed specifications, drawings, and BOMs.
• Research and ensure regulatory compliance of designs.
• Analyze proposals and feasibility, cost, and maintenance needs.
• Specify components to meet design/performance specs.
• Ensure quality via testing methods and fabrication/installation conformance.
• Collaborate with other professionals inside and outside Engineering.
• Maintain reputation by complying with regulations and codes.
• Provide external technical support through field visits and reviews.
• Participate in estimating including component selection, costs and timing.

Skills

Electrical design experience

P.Eng designation preferred

Control systems design

PLC design and programming

Electrical codes knowledge

Technical communication

Reading/interpretation of schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

AVL Manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Designer in Hamilton, Ontario to design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical equipment from concept to production. The Electrical designer will work closely with the Electrical Design Supervisor to ensure successful project designs.

Responsibilities include evaluating project requirements, designing control panels, developing electrical systems, producing specifications and BOMs, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.