Electrical Engineer/Designer

Grantek Systems Integration•Burlington, ON

20d•CA$80,000 - CA$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer/Designer at Grantek is expected to use their technical background and knowledge to architect solutions, organize information. They will carry out varied electrical design assignments including the design, analysis, and testing of electrical control systems and quantification of hardware, plus writing technical documentation. Technologies Used: AutoCAD (2012/2014 or later) Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500) Siemens (S5, S7) Omron, Modicon, GE PLC I/O modules and communication networks (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet) Motor starters, relays, operator controls Field sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity, Encoders, Resolvers) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Servo motion control systems Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems Safety monitoring relays (Category 3 systems)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education
3–6 years of experience in electrical control system design
Strong experience specifying and implementing PLC-based systems
Proven ability to troubleshoot and commission independently
Experience managing project deliverables within budget and schedule
Comfortable in client-facing technical discussions
Willingness to travel between 30-50%

Responsibilities

Design and develop moderate to complex electrical control systems
Create bidding documentation and contribute to functional design specifications
Perform electrical risk assessments and manage material procurement
Develop panel fabrication specifications
Troubleshoot installations and lead commissioning activities (FAT/SAT)
Conduct technical site surveys and prepare detailed reports
Generate contractor schedules and work plans
Lead bidding meetings and contractor walkthroughs
Monitor subcontractors for safety, quality, and budget compliance
Track project budgets and address cost variances
Engage directly with clients for technical discussions and requirements gathering