Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Brossard

For our Brossard, Qc facility, we are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team.

In this role, you will design custom electrical power distribution equipment while supporting projects through production and testing. Working closely with project managers, manufacturing teams and other engineers, you will develop electrical designs that meet customer requirements and applicable standards.

From electrical schematics and component selection to troubleshooting and production support, you will be involved at different stages of a project and work closely with the teams responsible for building and testing the final product.

This role offers a combination of design work, technical problem solving and collaboration across the plant, making it a good fit for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a manufacturing environment.

What you'll be doing

Review project requirements and ensure designs comply with customer specifications, applicable standards, and internal engineering practices.

Design and maintain electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.

Develop detailed engineering solutions for custom power distribution equipment based on project requirements and technical specifications.

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), component lists, and other project deliverables.

Select and specify electrical components used in the manufacturing of switchboards, switch gear, and control equipment.

Coordinate design activities across multiple projects while meeting project milestones and production deadlines.

Work closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, and test technicians to support projects throughout production and testing.

Provide technical support during manufacturing by addressing design-related questions, evaluating alternative components when required, and resolving technical issues that arise during assembly and testing.

Why You
You enjoy solving technical problems, working on a variety of projects, and collaborating with different teams to deliver quality solutions. You are comfortable managing competing priorities and enjoy seeing projects move from design through manufacturing and testing.

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams, or power distribution designs through professional experience, internships, co-op placements, or academic projects.

Experience using electrical CAD software; familiarity with SEE Electrical or SEE Electrical Expert (SEE XP) is considered an asset.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Ability to manage priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience with power distribution equipment, switchboards, switch gear, or control panels is considered an asset.

Knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as CSA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, or Hydro-Québec is considered an asset.

Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), eligible for membership, or interested in pursuing registration is considered an asset.

Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to collaborate with teams and partners across Canada and internationally.

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.

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