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.

About the Role

We are seeking an electrical engineer to join our North American electrical engineering team, focusing on electrical design for data center applications including HVAC systems, modular data centers, and more. Under the supervision of the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager, this position involves collaborating in technical client conversations, pricing efforts, design development, code reviews, specification compliance, equipment certification, testing, guidance for construction documents, manufacturing support, commissioning, and warranty. The role requires stamping engineering designs and supervising and mentoring junior designers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Technical Design:
  • Provide technical design support with a focus on electrical design engineering.
  • Design 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.
• Project Leadership:
  • 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.
• Standards and Code Compliance:
  • Ensure designs and drawings comply with established Silent-Aire standards and procedures.
  • Apply electrical codes, standards, and industry practices to select and place products within industrial equipment adhering to customer specifications.
• Documentation:
  • 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 to ensure consistency and quality in engineering practices.
• 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:
  • Participate in VAVE initiatives from conception through execution, actively supporting project timelines and objectives.
  • Engage in multiple aspects of the business including estimating, business development, sales, R&D innovation, production improvements, procurement, marketing, and service.
  • 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 with the production team for feedback and improvement opportunities of electrical design through change management procedures.

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.