Principal, Electrical Engineering (Richmond)

Arrow Speed Controls Limited (est. In addition to VFDs, we also do DC drives, soft starts, servo controls and PLC systems. The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical expertise while mentoring junior engineers. Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet technical specifications and are delivered on time and within budget. Design and develop electrical systems, components, and test procedures ensuring innovative solutions that adhere to safety standards and industry regulations, including creating and maintaining design calculations and risk assessments. Technical Authority: Act as the technical authority within the electrical engineering discipline, ensuring all designs and assessments comply with statutory requirements and national standards. Collaboration: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including other engineering disciplines, sales, supply chain, and production, to achieve project goals and resolve any technical challenges that arise. Mentorship and Training: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional development and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex electrical issues, providing effective solutions to maintain project timelines and quality standards. Prepare and present engineering reports to stakeholders, summarizing project progress, challenges, and solutions. Innovation: Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance engineering processes and project outcomes. Master’s degree in Power Electrical Engineering and registered with EGBC as a Professional Engineer. 10+ years of experience in senior engineering roles in MCC, VFD, and Switchgear design. Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent. Strong understanding of industrial motor control, VFDs, and soft starters. Significant experience designing for high‑mix, low‑volume projects, including DFM, DFX, and configurable standardizations for custom products. Lean and Six‑sigma certification and/or experience are a strong asset. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a production‑driven environment. Strong leadership and project management abilities are crucial for guiding teams and managing complex projects. This role is vital for advancing technological initiatives within an organization and ensuring that electrical engineering projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Extended health and dental advantages Education and training funding opportunities Social functions with team Paid time off for personal wellness This role provides a growth path to develop, mentor, and grow the design engineering team with both capacity and capability to be a world‑class team, with the ultimate goal of becoming Director of Engineering and more. Arrow is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. # Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prtq6