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The Electrical Engineer will play a critical leadership role in the design, development, and delivery of advanced electrical and controls systems for our engineered products and modular data centers. This position is responsible for owning the full electrical design lifecycle - from early-stage concept development to detailed construction-ready electrical installation drawing packages - using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, and associated digital tools. The successful candidate will lead electrical system architecture, coordinate with mechanical engineering, software teams, external stakeholders, future production personnel and ensure all electrical and controls designs meet safety, applicable codes, performance, regulatory and manufacturability requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Develop complete electrical system architectures for industrial equipment, automation systems, and modular deployments including cable sizing and % fill calculations for tray and conduit
Produce detailed electrical installation drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, harness/conduit routes, panel layouts, PLC I/O maps, and sensor/actuator integration
Model electrical components and cable paths within Autodesk Inventor assemblies, including point-to-point routing, conduit/cable tray design, and interference checks
Build and maintain electrical content libraries, templates, and standards to streamline repeatable design patterns
Define control strategies, functional specifications, and instrumentation selection for automated systems
Collaborate with client teams on PLC programming requirements, HMI architecture, and network/communication topology
Ensure controls logic, safety circuits, and emergency-stop logic comply with design standards (e.g., NFPA 79, IEC/UL, CSA)
Generate release-ready drawing packages including electrical installation drawings, panel fabrication drawings, BOMs, cable schedules, single-line diagrams, and load calculations
Lead internal design reviews and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure seamless integration of electrical design with mechanical, thermal, and structural systems
Maintain engineering change documentation, revision control, and compliance with company quality procedures
Mentor current mechanical (and future electrical) engineers, designers, and drafters on best practices for electrical and controls installation to be able to assist in construction drawing creation
Champion design automation workflows with the AI team, including parameterized assemblies, iLogic, and Inventor-based electrical design acceleration
Engage in vendor coordination and review of supplier component specifications (switchgear, RPPs, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, etc.)
Ensure all designs meet relevant electrical codes and standards (NEC, CEC, UL/CSA, NFPA 70/79, IEC)
Conduct arc-flash calculations, load studies, and grounding/bonding design where required
Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting during build or integration phases
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
P.Eng. or ability to obtain is required
5+ years of experience in electrical and controls design
Experience in 3D CAD software, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
Strong experience producing electrical installation drawings, control panel layouts, and industrial wiring schematics
Deep understanding of PLC I/O interactions, instrumentation, VFDs, safety circuits, and industrial control systems
Working knowledge of relevant electrical standards and codes
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor Cable & Harness, and 3D panel design workflows is an asset
Familiarity with modular equipment (data center specific equipment experience an asset), power distribution (480V/600V), and low-voltage controls integration
Proven experience in control system and electrical design for HVAC, industrial equipment, advanced manufacturing, or automation systems
Nice to have:
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor Cable & Harness, and 3D panel design workflows
Familiarity with modular equipment (data center specific equipment experience an asset), power distribution (480V/600V), and low-voltage controls integration
What we offer:
Competitive salary and equity package - the ability to own part of Orbital as we grow
Flexible and generous paid time off
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance plan
Regular company offsites
The experience of working in a cutting-edge organisation dedicated to a better future