Junior Electrical Designer or Engineer-in-Training
About Us:
Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an entry level electrical designer or engineer-in-training to join our team. You will be part of the North American electrical engineering department at Silent-Aire, focusing on the electrical design for data center applications including HVAC systems, modular data centers and more.
Within the Electrical Engineering Department and reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, this position is responsible for collaborating in technical client conversations, pricing efforts, design development, code reviews, specification compliance, equipment certification, equipment testing, guidance for development of construction documents, support during manufacturing, commissioning, and warranty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Design:
- Interpret project specifications from clients and translate them into tangible designs.
- Create and maintain electrical engineering drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness layouts, and panel layouts for HVAC equipment and modular data center applications.
- Perform electrical calculations for equipment such as MCA (minimum circuit ampacity), MOP (maximum overcurrent protection), and basic circuit loading.
- Troubleshoot testing/production issues with electrical equipment.
- Standards and Code Compliance:
- Ensure the designs and drawings are in accordance with established Silent-Aire standards and procedures.
- Application of electrical codes, standards, and industry practices with demonstrated ability to select and place products within industrial equipment adhering to the customers’ specifications.
- Documentation:
- Preparation of work products including BOM generation and costing, design submittals, reports, drawings, and Engineering Change Requests.
- Incorporate design changes into drawings and BOMs and work with the document coordinator ensuring accuracy and clarity of the change and effect on various departments.
- Testing and Optimization:
- Work closely with Quality, Production, and other engineering groups to develop test specifications for products and assemblies in accordance with company guidelines, industry standards, codes, and client specifications.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying best practices and implementing innovative design solutions.
- Project Coordination and Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including electrical/controls, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain to identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement.
- Collaborate and coordinate with production team for feedback/improvement opportunities of electrical design through change management procedures.
Qualifications:
- Electrical Engineering Technology diploma or Electrical Engineering Degree and registered with ASET or APEGA.
- 0-4 years of work experience in electrical design, drafting and/or manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of NEC/CEC, UL/CSA as they pertain to low/medium voltage electrical design.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software.
- Valid driver’s license. Occasional travel to various production facilities for inspections, factory witness testing, and other activities. (Mostly in Edmonton)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with passive/active harmonic filters.
- 1-4 years of HVAC design experience with focus on data center design.
- 1-4 years of project management of coordination experience.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electric, Bluebeam Revu, EPLAN, SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting Software, and PLM software.
- Previous experience as an electrician or field technician with hands on electrical testing and troubleshooting experience.
Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
Skills Required
- Electrical Engineering Technology diploma or Electrical Engineering degree
- Registration with ASET or APEGA
- 0 to 4 years of experience in electrical design, drafting, or manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of NEC and CEC electrical codes and UL/CSA standards for low- and medium-voltage design
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license
- Experience with passive or active harmonic filters
- 1 to 4 years of HVAC design experience focused on data center design
- 1 to 4 years of project management or coordination experience
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Bluebeam Revu, EPLAN, SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting Software, and PLM software
- Previous electrician or field technician experience with hands-on electrical testing and troubleshooting
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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