Electrical and Controls Engineer

About the job

The Electrical/Controls Engineer will be part of a team that provides engineering and automation solutions to our industrial based clients in a professional manner that is client-driven and responsive. The Electrical/Controls Engineer will undertake EIC system design and programming for our clients. Client applications and technologies are continuously changing, so the work will be challenging and dynamic, often working within tight deadlines. The work will be determined according to client parameters, needs and expectations meeting current electrical codes and requirements. The work will be completed in the QCA office or in the field at the customer’s location as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will perform a variation of the following duties, depending on operational needs, customer needs, project requirements:

• Responsible for EIC engineering and design for greenfield and existing industrial applications.
• Apply standard engineering tools and software to validate electrical systems.
• Prepare and revise design drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop electrical schematics in compliance with UL508A and CEC standards; design panel layouts and bills of materials (BOMs) for custom control panels, create complete drawing sets from scratch using existing company templates.
• Develop equipment and instrument list, select appropriate type per customer specifications and QCA standards. Generate PLC IO list, PLC rack layouts.
• Develop network topology drawings and design network panels.
• Design safety systems, ability to produce safety architecture drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Develop single line diagrams, sizing circuit breakers, cables and VFDs, load demand calculations.
• Cable tray design, layout drawings, load calculations, cable tray sizing.
• Lighting and emergency lighting design, perform simulations and develop drawings.
• Perform power studies: load flow, short circuit analysis, arc flash, harmonic study.
• Write technical documentation to support design activities and document work plans and work performed.
• Experience interpreting specifications, ensure compliance to company standards and client requirements, provide feedback in the event procedure changes become necessary.
• Correspond with electrical fabrication shops and electrical contractors.
• Inspect electrical components during and after installation, perform FAT testing in-house and occasionally at remote locations.
• Perform supervision and commissioning services at the client site as needed as per the commissioning schedule which will require work to be completed after hours, on weekends, and on statutory holidays from time to time.
• Communicate effectively with the client about project progress in a manner that is consistent with the project goals and QCA’s best interest.
• Manage individual projects to ensure they are prioritized and completed to schedule, give feedback to project managers, provide time estimates for work that will be performed.
• Enter work hours and comments into the time sheet program every week, on time, as per management deadlines.
• Develop, configure, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens or other platforms) based on project specifications.
• Design and maintain HMI screens and interface logic to provide clear operational visualization.
• Perform system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting in office and on-site.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to integrate PLC and HMI systems with field devices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Education and Experience

• The Electrical/Control Engineer will posses a degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution, will be working towards a Professional Engineer designation.
• 5-7 Years Design experience with industrial control panels.
• Proven experience in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Experience with HMI development and visualization (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar).
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control circuits, and industrial automation concepts.
• Design experience of power distribution systems: 120V to 4160V.
• Knowledge of SKM or Etap, CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical preferred), Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.