Electrical Engineering Lead

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to join their growing company. This is a Direct Hire position.

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Responsibilities

·        Manage the Electrical/CAD design.

·        Provide technical guidance on electrical systems and control panels.

·        Assign tasks and schedule team workloads.

·        Monitor job performance and identify training and career development needs.

·        Update the Engineering Manager and Project Management Team on project status.

·        Collaborate with teams in North America, Europe, and Asia on electrical designs.

·        Prepare, review, and approve drawings, bills of materials, and other engineering documents.

·        Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering codes, and standards.

·        Issue technical documents and drawing packages for manufacturing.

·        Support internal teams (Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality) and external clients.

·        Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and operational discussions.

·        Ensure electrical control panels meet regulatory and quality standards.

·        Assist in commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems remotely and on-site.

·        Ensure a safe workplace and compliance with safety laws, regulations, and company policies.

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Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

·        Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical and/or SOLIDWORKS Electrical.

·        Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is preferred

·        Minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial working experience with a focus on power systems, control systems and automation.

·        Working knowledge with PLC programming is preferred.

·        Familiar with the following codes and standards is preferred:

        o  Canadian Electrical Code, CSA 22.1, CSA 22.2No.14, 25, 30

         o  NFPA 70, 496

         o  UL 508, 508A, 698, 698A

         o  Applicable IEC standards for both unclassified area and hazardous area (IEC 60079-0 & 60079-1)

         o  ATEX, Low Voltage, EMC directives

·        Strong written, communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

·        Knowledge of ERP systems used in manufacturing is preferred.

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