Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Burlington; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering company in Burlington is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design of electrical control panels and automated systems. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in electrical design with strong skills in project management. The role involves mentoring team members and participating in project planning. Competitive compensation offered, along with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems, drive panels & control panels.
• A P.Eng. license is an asset.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design & development of electrical control panels and automated control systems.
• Participate in project planning and management including scheduling and budgeting.
• Mentor and delegate work to designers and interns.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Innovation

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering or related Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Hardware Design team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in electrical design, with a strong focus on innovation, quality and project management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design & development of electrical control panels and automated control systems.
• Participating in regular internal & external meetings to determine project scope, requirements, deliverables, costing and schedules.
• Developing the equipment motor lists (e.g. room designation, loading, single line diagrams, VFD sizing, detailed electrical calculations, etc.) and device lists in collaboration with mechanical team.
• Researching and analyzing requirements and technical specifications to satisfy end-user requirements.
• Overseeing design documents, schematics, and process control diagrams to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC).
• Mentoring, reviewing and delegating work to designers and interns.
• Participating in project planning and management, including scheduling and budgeting, through the complete life cycle from concept to commissioning.
• This position is based out of our head office in Burlington with a requirement for occasional international travel.

Requirements

• An Engineering or related Degree with 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems, drive panels & control panels. A P.Eng. license is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with EPLAN (version 2.0 or above) or AutoCAD is an asset
• Knowledge of Electrical Codes - NFPA79, NEC, CEC, CSA and IEC / EN as well as Panel Design
• Standard UL508A
• Knowledge of machine safety design is an asset.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated and effective team player
• Ability to effectively manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines under changing conditions