Senior Electrical Designer

Aleron; Bolton (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Toronto. You will design medium-voltage switchgear, focusing on protection and control schemes, electrical schematics, and detailed wiring diagrams, ensuring alignment with industry standards.

You will develop BOMs, select components, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to meet project timelines. A strong CAD proficiency and 7+ years of MV switchgear experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional switchgear design experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage P&C schematic design and diagrams for MV switchgear.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (Zuken E3, MicroStation, Solid Edge).

Responsibilities

• Prepare low-voltage protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams for medium-voltage switchgear.
• Develop BOMs based on technical specs and project requirements.
• Select and specify electrical components (relays, CTs, VTs, MCBs).
• Collaborate with mechanical design to optimize layouts and panel arrangements.
• Provide technical support to wiring assemblers and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs meet CSA, IEEE, UL standards and document ECOs in 3DEXPERIENCE.

Skills

Switchgear design

P&C protection relays

Electrical CAD design

ETAP/IEEE CSA standards knowledge

Education

College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Zuken E3

MicroStation

Solid Edge

ERP systems (Oracle, 3DEXPERIENCE)

Job description

Senior Electrical Designer - Switchgear

Job Title: Senior Electrical Designer

Location: Etobicoke, Toronto, ON (90 Belfield Road)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing / Power Distribution

Compensation: $80,000 - $106,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time | Working Hours to Be Confirmed

About the Opportunity

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join a well-established electrical equipment manufacturer in Toronto.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in medium-voltage switchgear design, particularly protection and control (P&C) systems, electrical schematics, and detailed wiring diagrams.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop accurate electrical designs, select components, and support production requirements. You'll play a key role in delivering reliable switchgear solutions while providing technical guidance and ensuring designs meet applicable industry standards.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of hands‑on switchgear design experience, strong electrical CAD capabilities, and a solid understanding of protection relays, CTs, VTs, and medium-voltage electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare low-voltage protection and control (P&C) schematic drawings and detailed wiring diagrams for medium-voltage switchgear.
• Develop accurate bills of materials (BOMs) based on technical specifications and project requirements.
• Select and specify electrical components, including overcurrent protection relays, meters, flexi-test (FT) switches, current transformers (CTs), voltage transformers (VTs), and miniature circuit breakers (MCBs).
• Collaborate with mechanical design teams to optimize electrical component placement and panel layouts.
• Provide technical support and guidance to wiring assemblers, manufacturing personnel, and quality assurance teams to resolve production issues.
• Ensure electrical designs meet applicable CSA, IEEE, UL, and other relevant industry standards.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate engineering documentation using 3DEXPERIENCE (3Dx).
• Work collaboratively with internal engineering and production teams to ensure projects meet quality standards and production deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• College diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline, including power engineering coursework.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in switchgear design.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage protection and control (P&C) schematic design and detailed wiring diagrams for medium-voltage switchgear.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD design software such as Zuken E3, MicroStation, or Solid Edge.
• Strong understanding of electrical components used in switchgear applications, including CTs, VTs, MV breakers, MV switches, motor operators, protection relays, and FT switches.
• Experience working with ERP systems, including Oracle and 3DEXPERIENCE (3Dx).
• Familiarity with applicable CSA, IEEE, and UL electrical standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple design priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.

Additional Information

• Full-time opportunity based in Etobicoke, Toronto.
• Primarily office-based technical design work, with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor.
• No travel required.
• Individual contributor position with no direct reports.
• Annual compensation ranging from $80,000 to $106,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider - we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.