Commercial Switchgear

Position Summary

Under the direction of shop management and Engineering, the Electrical Designer uses engineering principles and design software, to help design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

 Electrical Design (90% of duties)

• Perform design work for projects utilizing principles of electrical engineering, design skills on both drawings and computer software.
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment.
• Review drawings to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
• Able to provide information and technical support to internal and external customers that meet customer and company expectations.
• Responsible for reviewing jobs to ensure the job meets or exceeds Customer expectations.
• Coordinate with customers regarding specification/design questions and clarifications.
• Work with Purchasing and Vendors to receive quotes and lead time to complete design.
• Electrical Testing (10% of duties)
• Performs power testing of protective relay panels, medium voltage switchgear line-ups, test communication, and HMI components on the relay panel. Testing also involves switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and other power distribution components.
• Reviews project specifications and implement testing procedures to comply with project requirements.
• Reviews test plans of large projects against schematics.
• Maintains test folders for all projects with relevant test reports, test drawings, and test pictures.
• Maintaining electrical test equipment.
• Leads problem-solving initiatives to analyze quality failures and help drive quality improvements (ex. ways to improve the efficiency of testing to reduce the time required).
• Maintain familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 QMS & CSA standards (particularly CSA C22.1 & CSA C22.2 NO.31)
• Follows all company, provincial, federal, and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Diploma, associate’s degree in related field, certification, journeyperson or equivalent of 5 years combined experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook). Experience working with 3D design an asset.
• Understanding of basic electrical and control system principles and a familiarity with reading electrical schematics, three-line diagrams and control / communication diagrams. Experience with switchgear design preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills (coordinate multiple group efforts with the company to achieve results) and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work overtime (nights and weekends) to complete jobs in progress.
• This is a union position. The selected candidate must be willing and able to join the union.

Who we are!

Commercial Switchgear Limited, a RESA Power Company is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission 

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle. 

Our Vision  

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry. 

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customers and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and following instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, ).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. 
• We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 5%

Compensation:  $26.40 - $33.10/hour

Physical Demands: Lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. without assistance or use of a lifting aid, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.

Commercial Switchgear Limited, a RESA Power Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.