Design Engineer

About the role

The Design Engineer plays a key role in developing and owning technical engineering solutions for a variety of automation, electrical, and power system projects. This is an engineering-focused position responsible for creating system designs, defining technical requirements, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality engineering packages. While drafting resources may produce detailed drawings, the Design Engineer retains overall responsibility for the technical integrity, compliance, and accuracy of project deliverables. The role requires strong engineering judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work directly with customers, project teams, and manufacturing personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design & Technical Leadership
  • Develop electrical, automation, SCADA, protection and control, and industrial networking solutions for a variety of projects.
  • Create system architectures, equipment layouts, and technical specifications based on project requirements.
  • Select appropriate hardware, control equipment, and communication technologies.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review customer specifications and translate functional requirements into practical engineering solutions.
  • Participate in technical design reviews and provide engineering recommendations.
  • Identify technical risks, design challenges, and potential scope gaps early in the project lifecycle.
• Drawing Review & Design Oversight
  • Provide technical guidance and design direction to drafting and design support teams.
  • Review engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • Verify that final deliverables align with approved engineering concepts and project objectives.
  • Support the development of junior engineers and designers through mentoring and technical coaching.
• Project Delivery Support
  • Participate in project kick-offs, design review meetings, and project handovers.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to support schedules, deliverables, and engineering milestones.
  • Provide engineering support to manufacturing, integration, panel-build, and field teams.
  • Assist with testing, commissioning, inspections, and issue resolution as required.
  • Support engineering change management activities throughout project execution.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a technical representative during customer meetings and engineering discussions.
  • Clarify design requirements, project scope, and technical expectations.
  • Support proposal development and technical evaluations when needed.
  • Develop strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Incorporate cybersecurity principles and secure design practices into all project activities.
  • Follow established security procedures and access control requirements.
  • Protect sensitive engineering documents, system configurations, and project information.
  • Support compliance with quality management and information security programs.
  • Participate in secure design reviews for automation, SCADA, networking, and control system projects.
  • Maintain awareness of current industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices.
  • Report security concerns or unusual system activity through established processes.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will be encouraged to maintain and expand their technical expertise through ongoing development opportunities, including:

• Industry-specific engineering and standards training.
• Industrial cybersecurity awareness and secure engineering practices.
• Electrical and control panel design certifications.
• Vendor-led technical workshops and product training.
• Participation in internal knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Technical Background

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Substation engineering and Protection & Control systems
• Medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems
• Electrical switchgear and control panel design
• Protection relays and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
• SCADA architecture and supervisory control systems
• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
• Power distribution, monitoring, and automation systems
• Utility, infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries
• Critical infrastructure engineering projects

Documentation & Engineering Tools

• Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with document control processes and engineering revision management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering reporting tools.
• Ability to create clear technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.

What Success Looks Like

• Work independently on most engineering assignments.
• Demonstrate strong technical ownership and accountability.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and design teams.
• Effectively balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Core Competencies

• Engineering analysis and problem solving
• Technical leadership
• Electrical and control systems design
• Stakeholder communication
• Collaborative teamwork
• Project coordination
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail and quality

Panel Testing & Commissioning Knowledge

Experience in the following areas is beneficial:

• Electrical safety procedures and standards
• Use of testing and diagnostic equipment
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Panel inspection and verification
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Commissioning support activities

Travel

Occasional local travel may be required to support customer meetings, site visits, testing, and commissioning activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• 100% health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Additional employee benefits and wellness programs