Electric Designer

Full Time posted 3 months ago

Job Description

INDUSTRY: Electrical ENGINEERING

SUMMARY:

Merit Services is looking for an Electric Designer for our client in Vaughan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports Senior Designers with electrical design and drafting of low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Develops or designs various electrical, instrumentation, and control drawings.
• Prepares various drawings such as single line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable tray layouts, grounding layouts, wiring, schematic diagrams, installation details, panel schedules, cable schedules, electrical heat tracing, bill of materials, PLC or instrumentation panels, etc.
• Prepares equipment specifications and sizing.
• Conducts various calculations such as voltage drop, cable tray fill, lighting, etc.
• Creates and maintains drawings using AutoCAD.
• Maintains electrical data, documentation, and drawings.
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Diploma in electrical engineering technology or equivalent with minimum 4 years of heavy industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Codes, electrical engineering principles
and practices, industry and regulatory codes and standards (OESC, NEC, CSA, IEEE,
NFPA).
• Ability and interest in developing and drafting drawings.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong team player with the ability to coordinate and work with other engineering disciplines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Revit and Navisworks 3D is an asset.
• Electrical design experience in underground mining is an asset.

BENEFITS:

  • The salary offered will be competitive and will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
  • The health and dental benefits package is comprehensive.
  • A retirement savings plan that includes contributions from the employer.
  • Compensated time off and individual absence.
  • Possibilities for enhancing professional skills and advancing one’s career within the organization.
  • An environment that encourages collaboration and inclusiveness in the workplace.