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Delivery Manager- Client Relations & Service Delivery, MSP/VMS & Direct Clients Engagement- CANADA and US The Senior Electrical Designer primary responsibility will be to ensure all electrical drawings are developed with the highest standard of quality and compliance before being released to the panel shop for fabrication. This role will oversee the electrical design team ensuring we have electrical designers available and qualified to perform duties to satisfy the business technical needs and addressing any areas of deficiency within the team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Work closely with Automation and Project Managers to develop electrical schematics from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, and specification sheets.

Assist with project proposals, project kick-offs, design reviews, FATs, and project closeout.

Thorough understanding of design and implementation of the Canadian Electrical Code for industrial automation control, power, and I/O panels.

Produce electrical schematics, wiring details, panel enclosure layouts and reports using E-Plan Pro Panel in accordance with established guidelines and client specifications.

Preparing the release of drawings for fabrication.

Conduct site visits/audits to assess existing infrastructure, including switchgear, MCCs, control panels, cable trays, etc., in support of the engineering team.

Provide support to Automation and Electrical Installation teams with electrical issues.

Review/approve design drawings and documents as per project deliverables





Continuous evaluation of the electrical design process to ensure best possible quality of design with lowest possible cost. i.e., evaluate methods and tools to develop systems that increase quality while reducing design time.

Develop and build up EPLAN as primary software package for electrical design

Develop and standardize EPLAN library, macros, reports

Working with Production to plan integrations from EPLAN to shop floor automation

Mentor and provide training and guidance to Electrical Designers in the use of EPLAN

Managing annual licensing for software

Routine correspondence with clients and all project stakeholders.

Internal correspondence within the department.

Technical clarification of any client queries/comments.

Facilitate with the CM/PM billing as per project milestones.

Training, supervision, and provide evaluation feedback of junior designers through the performance review cycle.

Skills and Competencies

Experience with EPLAN software including:

EPLAN ProPanel (min 2-3 years)

Understand, and aware of the Advantages in Engineering and Production coming from ProPanel

Proficiency in creating 3D macros and using smart wiring/production features

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant Design Guidelines & Statutory Requirements

Knowledge of machine safety Z432-16

Knowledge of hazardous area classifications

Basic understanding of the equipment and systems installed in the manufacturing facilities for Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Water and Wastewater

Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Design, Engineering, and Production

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

📌 EPLAN Electrical Designer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Opusing LLC - Staffing Agency
📍 Winnipeg