Electrical Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design support with a focus on electrical design engineering for custom data center air handling units (AHU), liquid cooling equipment (CDU, pump skids), and modular data centers (MDC) to client specifications.
• Develop and test AHU, CDU, and MDC products.
• 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.
• Ensure all project deliverables are produced in a timely manner, and stakeholders are informed at all stages of the project.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on design solutions, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Ensure designs and drawings comply with established Silent-Aire standards, electrical codes, and industry practices.
• Review and prepare work products including BOM generation and costing, design submittals, reports, drawings, and Engineering Change Requests.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for design processes and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and other engineering groups to develop test specifications for products and assemblies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying best practices and implementing innovative design solutions.
• Participate in VAVE initiatives from conception through execution, supporting project timelines and objectives.
• Engage in multiple aspects of the business including support for estimating, business development, sales, R&D, production improvements, procurement, marketing, and service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical/controls, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain to identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement.
• Coordinate with the production team for feedback and improvement opportunities of electrical design through change management procedures.
• Stamp engineering designs and supervise and mentor junior designers and engineers.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree and registration as a P.Eng. with APEGA. P.L.(Eng) within this scope of work may also be considered.
• 2-6 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 a focus on data center design.
• 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.
• 1-4 years of project management or coordination experience.