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Are you a creative problem solver? Do you enjoy collaborating with like-minded individuals to achieve a common goal? Actemium Panel Shop Toronto is seeking a team player who has experience with EPLAN schematic design for industrial control panels, or in electrical, controls and automation systems design in manufacturing environments.  Target segments include food, beverage, life science and water/wastewater industries.

What you’ll be doing

The EPLAN Electrical Designer is a key member of our team responsible for collaborating with Automation and Project Managers in the development of electrical control panel schematics for various projects. This role involves working from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other relevant data to ensure the successful design and implementation of electrical systems. The Electrical Designer plays a crucial role in project proposals, kick-offs, design reviews, panel fabrication support, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and project closeout.

Specific Accountabilities include:

• 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 control, power distribution, and I/O panels.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring details, panel enclosure layouts and reports using E-Plan in accordance with established guidelines and client specifications.
• Develop and maintain bill of materials for electrical hardware and devices, cable lists, and wire number lists.
• Procurement of all control panel hardware.
• Developing and standardizing EPLAN library and macros.
• Working with Production to plan integrations from EPLAN to shop floor automation.
• Check and revise drawings for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• 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.
• Mentor and provide training and guidance to Electrical Designers in the use of EPLAN.
• Some travel may be required to various project sites.

Minimum qualifications

• Experience with EPLAN Electric P8 (schematics)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact at all levels of a manufacturing organization
• Valid class G driver’s license and personal transportation to travel to customer job sites

Beneficial qualifications

• Experience with EPLAN Pro Panel
• Experience with AutoCAD Electric
• Knowledge of machine safety Z432-16
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications

About your working environment

• May be required to wear protective equipment in designated areas such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed safety boots
• May be exposed to cold, heat and humidity, loud noise levels, and dust
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Local travel (Greater Toronto Area)
• Overtime as required

What you need to know about us

At Actemium Toronto, you can put your creative problem-solving abilities to the test each day by supporting the execution of panel design and fabrication projects for our various customers. You will be working with a local team and professionals from the worldwide Actemium network. Your efforts will contribute to work being completed safely, on time and on budget.

Actemium Toronto is an established leader in controls integration, project management, and engineering services for a wide range of clients in a variety of industries.  The main industries we support include Food & Beverage, Brewing, Life Sciences and Water/Wastewater.   This is a full-time permanent role reporting directly to the Electrical Design Manager.  The Panel Shop team consists of a high-performance group of managers, engineers, and technicians.

To be successful in this role

The success of the Electrical Designer in this role is measured by the ability to contribute to the seamless execution of projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and meeting all specified project deliverables.  Assignments will consist of projects within the Greater Toronto Area with the potential of projects to be located across Canada/USA.  To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be positive and cheerful, hands on, adaptable, enjoy taking on challenges, and able to cut through the small stuff to get the job done.  Candidates will be considered based on years of engineering experience, specifically in the food, beverage, and life science and water/wastewater industries.

Accessibility is important to us

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit applicants, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. For this reason, the selection process will include, but is not limited to, testing on the requirements listed above and a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.