Principal Electrical Engineer

Continental Group

$140K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Power Electrical Engineering and registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
  • 10+ years of experience in a senior engineering role, particularly in MCC, VFD, Switchgear design.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.
  • Deep knowledge of industrial motor control, including VFDs and soft starters.
  • Experience in designing for high-mix, low-volume production, including DFM and DFX considerations.
  • Lean and Six-Sigma certification or experience is a significant benefit.
  • Attention to detail in a production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion.
  • Design and develop electrical systems and components according to safety standards.
  • Act as the technical authority for electrical engineering designs and assessments.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project goals and resolve technical issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and facilitate their professional development.
  • Identify and troubleshoot complex electrical issues to maintain project timelines.
  • Prepare and present detailed engineering reports to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits.
  • RRSP matching plan.
  • Education and training funding opportunities.
  • Social functions with the team.
  • Paid time off for personal wellness.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing:

The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet technical specifications and are delivered on time and within budget.
  2. Design and Development: Design and develop electrical systems, components, and test procedures ensuring innovative solutions that adhere to safety standards and industry regulations, including creating and maintaining design calculations and risk assessments.
  3. Technical Authority: Act as the technical authority within the electrical engineering discipline, ensuring all designs and assessments comply with statutory requirements and national standards.
  4. Collaboration: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including other engineering disciplines, sales, supply chain, and production, to achieve project goals and resolve any technical challenges that arise.
  5. Mentorship and Training: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional development and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team.
  6. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex electrical issues, providing effective solutions to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
  7. Reporting: Prepare and present engineering reports to stakeholders, summarizing project progress, challenges, and solutions.
  8. Innovation: Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance engineering processes and project outcomes.


What we need from you:

  1. Education and Background
    1. Master's degree in Power Electrical Engineering and registered with EGBC as a Professional Engineer.
    2. 10+ years of experience in senior engineering role in MCC, VFD, Switchgear design.
    3. Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent.
    4. Strong understanding of industrial motor control, VFDs, and soft starters.
    5. Significant experience of designing for high-mix, low-volume, including:
      1. DFM, DFX.
      2. Configurable standardizations for custom products.
    6. Lean and Six-Sigma certification and/or experience are a strong asset.
    7. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a production-driven environment.
  2. Leadership Skill:
    1. Strong leadership and project management abilities are crucial for guiding teams and managing complex projects. This role is vital for advancing technological initiatives within an organization and ensuring that electrical engineering projects are executed efficiently and effectively


What we will give to you:

  • $140,000 - $160,000, dependent on experience and qualifications
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • RRSP matching plan
  • Education and training funding opportunities
  • Social functions with team
  • Paid time off for personal wellness
  • Opportunities to move up with your career with Arrow


Career Path

This role provides a growth path to develop, mentor, and growth the design engineering team with both capacity and capability to be a world-class team with an ultimate goal of becoming Director of Engineering and more.

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