Electrical Facilities & Power Systems Engineer

What You’ll Do The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot facility power distribution systems supporting manufacturing operations, including medium- and low‑voltage systems.
• Ensure reliable operation of critical equipment such as transformers, switch gear, MCCs (motor control centers), powerlines and related equipment on the lines, VFDs, UPS systems, and backup generators.
• Support production by quickly diagnosing and resolving electrical failures that impact manufacturing lines.
• Support and supervise power system study updates (load flow, short‑circuit, coordination, arc flash) to improve safety and reliability.
• Lead and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant electrical systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and automation teams to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Manage electrical aspects of capital projects, including equipment installations, line expansions, and facility upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA) and support substation ECPL procedures in the ESAP role.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation such as one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, and maintenance records.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

• 3+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience with equipment such as MCCs, VFDs, PLC‑controlled systems, and industrial automation interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&IDs.

• Power System Engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial power distribution and control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting in a fast‑paced high volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) and BMS systems.
• Knowledge of power quality analysis, harmonics, and mitigation techniques.
• Project Management Experience.
• Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders and contractors, as well as plant trades to effectively complete jobs and projects.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $ and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.