Electrical Design Engineer

Maximizing use of existing design.

Manage assigned tasks, schedule and budget.

To produce application designs and equipment designs that meet requirements utilizing processes based on established engineering principles. Involved with complex and difficult designs.

When required, lead a small team of designers (1 or 5 Designers)

Identify problems or inefficiencies in the department’s operation and suggest improvements.

Selecting an appropriate design approach

Verify that all assigned work has been completed accurately and on time.

Preparing specifications for hardware and/or software components.

Carry out all assigned work efficiently, with a minimum of supervision.

Mentor junior or new members of the department.

Locating and researching source documentation for design activities.

Ensuring that all tasks proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements

Making timely decisions, both independently and in concert with others.

Keeping track of progress on all tasks assigned to the team,

Generating accurate, supportable estimates for current departmental technology and providing estimates for technologies that are new to the department.

3 – 12 years related work experience

Well developed verbal skills to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums,

Soft Skills

Proficient with the use of development tools, CAD packages (Microstation, AutoCAD)

Rail/Signaling experience is required

Communication Skills

Ability to work in a team environment.

Knowledge of Chorus process is an asset

Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level within the organization, and the customer.

In possession or previously possessed CMS Designer or Principles License

Well developed writing skills to prepare clear effective documents.

Demonstrating an advanced level of logical reasoning resulting in effective hardware application designs, products and processes.

Demonstrating a high degree of initiative, and resourcefulness in solving problems.

Technical Skills

Good interpersonal and technical writing skill

Management Skills

Computer literate with knowledge of CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCad), Bills of Materials, (SAP), Configuration Management, (Clearquest), and Microsoft Office suite.

Interpreting and the ability to write Requirements.

Post secondary Technologist diploma or Electrical Engineering degree

Pay Rate: $40-64/hour