DESCRIPTION

Electrical Control Panel Designer/Engineer
Pay $85K – $110k per year
Location: Markham, ON

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Create detailed schematic diagrams (single-line diagrams, ladder logic, interconnection drawings) using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Design physical layout drawings for enclosures, subpanels, and components.
• Research, select, and specify appropriate components (breakers, contactors, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, power supplies) based on electrical load, functionality, and environmental requirements.
• Create detailed bills of materials (BOM) for procurement.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry standards, including UL 508A, NEC, NFPA 79, and IEC standards.
• Perform short-circuit current rating (SCCR) calculations and arc flash studies.
• Prepare required documentation for UL certification and other regulatory approvals.
• Work closely with project managers, sales engineers, and panel builders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support to the production team during the build process.
• Support field technicians during installation and commissioning by clarifying design intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in designing industrial control panels.
• AutoCAD Electrical; experience with EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical.
• In-depth knowledge of UL 508A standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Strong understanding of motor control principles (across-the-line starting, reduced voltage starting, VFD control).
• Experience with component selection and sizing (wire, disconnects, overloads, transformers).
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and other automation hardware is required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Please apply with your updated resume.