Electrical Engineer

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer / Designer to join our team. Lean more about this exciting opportunity below! Experienced hires and new graduates are welcome to apply. Hepburn Engineering Inc. is a highly-skilled engineering firm located in Toronto, ON (Etobicoke). We design and supply safe, reliable 'hoists and winches' to the mining industry, and 'replenishment-at-sea' equipment to blue water navies all around the world. As a member of the Engineering team, the Electrical Designer/Engineer will be involved not only with engineering design, but also with various aspects of the project life-cycle including project scope definition, bidding, design, testing, manufacturing support, and field service. The field service work involves the opportunity to travel globally to unique locations to perform equipment audits, installation support, commissioning and troubleshooting. Our ideal Electrical Designer/Engineer will: -Perform detailed design of control systems, including single line diagrams, electrical schematics, bill of materials and specifications for electrical equipment builds. -Develop application software, including PLC program and operator interfaces (HMI) -Select electrical system components such as motors, variable speed drives, transformers, joysticks, contactors, analogue and digital sensors, etc. -Work in a project environment in close association with electrical and mechanical design engineers to produce integrated custom-built equipment. -Participate in equipment start-up and commissioning at customer sites in Canada and around the world, ensuring compliance on all safety critical functions, and with all relevant equipment and safety codes. -Provide remote or in-person field service support, including site inspections, service contracts, and emergency shut down situations at customer sites or remotely. -Generate and review equipment documentation including operating and maintenance manuals, safety compliance reports, electrical schematics, test procedures and specifications. -Ensure standards and finalized design documentation, are maintained and controlled in compliance with company Intellectual Property rules and guidelines. -Work in accordance with Hepburn Engineering Inc. (HEI) Policies, Quality Management System (QMS) standards and procedures. -Perform all work in a safe manner and in compliance with Hepburn Engineering Inc. Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. -Travel within Canada and to customer sites internationally for approximately 15-20% of the year. Requirements: -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher in Electrical Engineering. -Holds a relevant Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or working towards the designation. -Preferred 5+ years' experience in application, design, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems and HMI’s, preferably in mining or heavy equipment and industrial machinery. -Preferred 5+ years' experience in application, design, or commissioning of AC Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). -Experience working as an electrical or control and automation engineer. -Willing and able to travel and work in the field. -Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in the English language. -Collaborative and a team player. -Strong attention to detail. -Strong analytical skills. -Strong interpersonal skills. -Motivate, able to plan and execute work to project schedules. -Familiarity with Safety Integrity Level (SIL) process applications is preferred. HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume, with a covering letter, to the attention of Human Resources at: [email protected] *We are not soliciting any recruitment support from agencies or search firms for this vacancy* A few more things…we are a proud Canadian business, and we care deeply about our people who deliver safe and trusted engineering systems and solutions to our valued customers globally. We are located in a modern, state-of-the-art office near Bloor/Islington intersection and all major highways and transit hubs. We have a very competitive compensation, bonus and benefits program, as well as a commitment to company socials and community giving/involvement. NOTE: -Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. -This is an existing position. Estimated salary may range between $75,000 – $125,000CAD, depending on experience level. -Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related requirements and qualifications. -We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted. For more information about Hepburn Engineering Inc. visit www.hepeng.com

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the detailed design of control systems, including PLC and HMI development, for mining and naval equipment. The role involves the full project life-cycle, from bidding and design to global field commissioning and troubleshooting.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and be a P.Eng. or working towards the designation. Preferred experience includes 5+ years in PLC-based control systems and AC Variable Frequency Drives within industrial or mining sectors.

• Competitive compensation • Bonus program • Benefits program • Company socials • Community giving and involvement

• Time managementPreferred
• Technical DocumentationPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• TroubleshootingPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Control systems design
• PLC programming
• HMI development
• Electrical schematics
• VFD application
• Equipment commissioning
• Field service
• Project management
• Single line diagrams
• Safety critical functions
• Technical documentation
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Communication
• Troubleshooting

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Trades

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Feb 28, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available