Job Summary

- Diploma in Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on design experience in electrical panel design and industrial control system design.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks, for creating and managing detailed models and assemblies.
- Experience in electrical cabling design and schematic development, preferably using SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong understanding of electrical drafting and design principles for manufacturing and complex system manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and ISO/IEC standards relevant to electrical design and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with the design and manufacture of Industrial Control Panels (ICP).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple design assignments and deliverables simultaneously.
- Ability to perform quality reviews of CAD work against established engineering standards and best practices.

Job Title: CAD Designer Electrical

Job Summary

- Diploma in Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of hands‑on design experience in electrical panel design and industrial control system design.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks, for creating and managing detailed models and assemblies.
- Experience in electrical cabling design and schematic development, preferably using SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong understanding of electrical drafting and design principles for manufacturing and complex system manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA,



and ISO/IEC standards relevant to electrical design and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with the design and manufacture of Industrial Control Panels (ICP).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple design assignments and deliverables simultaneously.
- Ability to perform quality reviews of CAD work against established engineering standards and best practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for electrical drafting and panel design.
- Experience working in manufacturing environments, particularly with complex system manufacturing.
- Exposure to data center products or similar large‑scale electrical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset with experience creating templates, consolidating CAD libraries, or standardizing design processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for electrical drafting and panel design.
- Experience working in manufacturing environments, particularly with complex system manufacturing.
- Exposure to data center products or similar large‑scale electrical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams.




- Continuous improvement mindset with experience creating templates, consolidating CAD libraries, or standardizing design processes.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite at a data centre‑focused manufacturing plant in Calgary, providing close collaboration with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams. You will work extensively with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks and electrical design platforms such as SolidWorks Electrical and AutoCAD Electrical to support the design and manufacture of electrical panels, industrial control systems, and related assemblies. The workplace centers on complex system manufacturing, where designs move from prototype to validation and into full production. Work is primarily performed in an office and design area within an industrial facility, with regular interaction on the shop floor to review designs, document current‑state builds, and support manufacturability. Standard business hours are typical, with occasional flexibility required to meet project deadlines and support production needs. Dress is generally business casual suitable for an engineering and manufacturing setting, with appropriate safety attire required when working in production areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $49.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Job Type &

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