CAD Designer – Electrical
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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CAD Designer – Electrical
Location - Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Onsite
Contract
Experience Level - 3+ years (hands-on)
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Modine is a global leader in thermal management, with more than 100 years of experience and over 13,000 employees worldwide. Its Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions and enable cleaner-running vehicles and environmentally friendly refrigerants. Headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), Modine operates across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at www.modine.com.
ROLE SUMMARY
The CAD Designer – Electrical will design key electrical assemblies and subsystems for data center products, taking drawings from prototype through validation and into production. The role ensures that all designs are accurate, clear and manufacturable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently develop and release schematics, 3D models and detailed drawings for electrical panels and electrical assemblies.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to optimize designs for cost, performance and ease of assembly.
- Lead updates to structured BOMs, ensuring all electrical components are correctly specified and version-controlled.
- Review vendor specifications and integrate supplier models into assemblies per requirements.
- Drive continuous-improvement initiatives in the design process, such as template creation or library consolidation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Design, Drafting or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience & Technical Skills
- 3+ years of hands-on design experience in electrical panel and industrial control system design.
- Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Experience in electrical cabling design and schematics, preferably using SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA and ISO/IEC standards.
- Familiarity with the design and manufacture of Industrial Control Panels (ICP).
ASSETS / NICE TO HAVE
- Knowledge of Canadian standards (e.g. CEC, CSA) and UL 508A panel requirements
• Experience in data center or HVAC / thermal equipment: [TBC – confirm if preferred]
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple design assignments.
- Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and manufacturability.
- Collaborative approach when working with Engineering, Operations and suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Develop and release electrical schematics, 3D models, and detailed drawings for panels and assemblies, taking designs from prototype through validation and production. Coordinate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to improve cost, performance, manufacturability, component specifications, and design processes.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of hands-on experience designing electrical panels and industrial control systems, along with proficiency in 3D modeling and electrical schematics or cabling design. A diploma or degree in electrical engineering, design, drafting, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) is required, as is familiarity with relevant electrical standards and industrial control panel design and manufacture.
Skills
- Electrical Panel Design
- Industrial Control System Design
- Electrical Schematics
- 3D Modeling
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks Electrical
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Electrical Cabling Design
- Bill of Materials Management
- Vendor Specification Review
- NEC Standards
- NFPA Standards
- ISO/IEC Standards
- Manufacturability
- Design for Assembly
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Electrical Panel Design
- Industrial Control Panels
- Industrial Control Systems
- Electrical Assemblies
- Electrical Schematics
- 3D Modeling
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks Electrical
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Electrical Cabling
- Structured Bill of Materials
- Version Control
- Vendor Specifications
- Supplier Models
- NEC
- NFPA
- ISO/IEC
- Canadian Electrical Code
- CSA
- UL 508A
- Data Centers
- HVAC
- Thermal Equipment
- Manufacturability
- Design for Assembly
- Continuous Improvement