Senior Electrical Engineer

ALTEN Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the development and execution of electrical design projects. This role involves creating comprehensive design documents, ensuring compliance with Canadian electrical codes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in control panel design and power distribution, along with excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation in automation machinery manufacturing, where your contributions will drive impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in water treatment technology or petrochemical sectors.
• Proven hands-on experience in control panel design and PLC/DCS systems.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design documents and ensure compliance with codes.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including P&IDs and BOMs.
• Collaborate with engineers and manage vendor documentation.

Skills

Control panel design

Power distribution

Control system architecture (PLC/DCS)

Electrical standards and codes

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

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ALTEN Canada is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development, documentation, and execution of electrical and control system design projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in control panel design, power distribution, and control system architecture and a solid understanding of Canadian and international electrical codes, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and update detailed electrical design documents with a focus on: Control panel layout and design; Power distribution systems; Control system architecture (PLC/DCS)
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as: P&IDs; Single-line diagrams; I/O lists and loop diagrams; Termination drawings and control logic diagrams; Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and client-specific requirements including CEC, CSA C22.1, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, and UL 508
• Support equipment procurement and vendor selection processes.
• Manage and review vendor documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineers, and project support teams (Document Control, Procurement, Finance, etc.).
• Track project progress, maintain schedules, and provide regular updates to the Engineering Manager.
• Participate in client meetings, technical design reviews, and support field activities including installation and commissioning.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or related.
• At least 4 years of experience working with water treatment technology (drinking, wastewater process), petrochemical or oil & gas sector
• Proven hands-on experience in Control panel design / Power distribution / PLC/DCS-based control system architecture
• Proficiency in interpreting and developing P&IDs / Single-line diagrams / I/O lists and loop diagrams
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical standards and codes, including but not limited to CEC (Canadian Electrical Code), CSA (Canadian Standards Association) – CSA22.1, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, UL 508
• Field commissioning / hands-on troubleshooting experience would be an asset
• Experience with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Professional, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to problem-solving

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Project Management

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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