Sr. Controls/Electrical Systems Engineer

Trojan Technologies; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing career investment

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan with employer match

Job summary

Trojan Technologies in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Controls/Electrical Systems Engineer to lead electrical design and delivery for projects across North America. This role involves designing custom electrical solutions for water treatment systems while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The successful candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in control systems for machinery with fluid control.
• Proficiency with UL and CSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver custom electrical solutions for water treatment systems.
• Develop CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Drive process optimization using Lean principles.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls Systems

AutoCAD

Lean Principles

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Controls/Electrical Systems Engineer will lead and support the electrical design and delivery of multiple projects across North America, including aftermarket and new-build projects. The role is integral to driving design standardization, automation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of AI-driven design tools and digital engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver custom electrical solutions for water treatment systems, ensuring cost‑efficiency, manufacturability, and standardization.
• Develop and review CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, BOMs, and technical documentation, including component selection and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and project requirements and support manufacturing and field installation.
• Drive process optimization and standardization using Lean principles, reducing rework, cycle times, and complexity.
• Leverage and implement AI, automation, and digital tools to improve design efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Provide technical input to Sales, commissioning, and field teams, support testing and validation, and maintain O&M documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to cross‑functional project delivery, including design reviews, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
• Experience in control systems for machinery with fluid control systems.
• Demonstrated professional experience using UL and CSA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical software.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP.
• Knowledge of Smart I/O manifolds, preferably Numatics.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI hardware specifications and selection, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Additional experience with design of steel frames to support electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems for BOM generation and ordering demand.

Benefits

• Ongoing career investment through dedicated training, on‑job development, and coaching.
• Comprehensive health benefits, a pension plan with employer match, and associate wellbeing programs with rewards.
• Professional and highly collaborative culture that values open communication and teamwork.

EEO Statement

We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, in our workforce, workplace, and the markets we serve.