Senior Electrical Designer

Summit Search Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North American HVAC manufacturing is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to oversee and drive the design of electrical systems for innovative products. This strategic position combines leadership with hands-on contributions, ensuring compliance and high performance in product development. Ideal candidates will have considerable experience, technical expertise, and a passion for mentoring within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in electrical design for HVAC or large mechanical systems.
• Expertise in CSA, UL, and CE standards.
• Strong knowledge of components including motors, relay, transformers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of HVAC systems, create electrical schematics.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to electrical and controls designers.
• Ensure compliance with CSA, UL, and certification standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

Mentorship

Compliance Standards

Continuous Improvement

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

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The Position:

Summit Search Group has been retained by SolutionAir on the recruitment of their next Senior Electrical Designer. SolutionAir Limited is a North American manufacturer and distributor specializing in semi-custom rooftop units, air handling equipment, energy recovery systems (RegenCore), and data centre exhaust solutions. Their commitment to business integrity, first-class service, innovation, and people has been the foundation of our continued success. With a focus on quality, reliability, and exceptional follow-up service, they’ve earned a strong reputation in the HVAC industry.

Summit Search Group is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead electrical system design across new and existing product lines. This key position blends design leadership with hands-on involvement in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, team mentorship, and a strong understanding of compliance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional ready to impact product performance, safety, and efficiency across the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design of HVAC systems, including control panels, wiring, and control components.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, models, and wiring diagrams using SolidWorks Electrical and AutoCAD.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to a team of electrical and controls designers.
• Ensure product compliance with CSA, UL, and other certification standards through risk assessments and design reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support design, manufacturing, and field service activities.
• Develop and maintain design standards, test procedures, and documentation for electrical production environments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead or participate in cross-functional projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical design for HVAC or large mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of components including motors, relays, contactors, transformers, actuators, and VFDs.
• Proficiency with logic controllers and instrumentation (PLCs, DDCs, Sensors).
• Expertise in SolidWorks Electrical and 3D (AutoCAD accepted).
• In-depth understanding of CSA, UL, and CE standards.

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.