Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Are you looking to work for an award-winning industrial automation solutions provider that delivers complex projects designed to improve data capture, digital ecosystems and integrated solutions for industrial customers seeking increased visibility into their operations?

If this sounds like you, Cogent Industrial Technologies has an immediate opening for a Electrical Design Engineer

Founded in 2005 and acquired by Kadant Inc. in 2020, Cogent has a global client base of customers engaged in industrial manufacturing.

• We are strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing trend of businesses adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in the manufacturing sector including : the internet of things (IoT);
• the industrial internet of things (IIoT); cyber-physical systems (CPS); smart manufacturing; cloud computing; cognitive computing;

and artificial intelligence.

Cogent's technologies are primarily utilized by companies producing wood products including pellets, engineered wood, and pulp and paper.

Additional industries serviced also include utilities and facilities. The Company has an established reputation as a leader in industrial technology solutions, and with the support of Kadant, Cogent is poised for significant growth.

Today, Cogent employees 20 staff and has the mandate to double in size over the course of the next two years.

Why work at Cogent Industrial Technologies?

Cogent is committed to the advancement of a more sustainable world through a triple bottom line approach to all aspects of their business.

Cogent continually strives to build a culture and business that is rooted in integrity, transparency, community, and environmental sustainability.

We balance economic growth with a focus on environmental and social responsibility which includes :

• Economic Responsibility : The economic bottom line examines the ability to maintain a sustainable, productive, and profitable business while providing value to stakeholders and clients.
• Environmental Responsibility : The environmental bottom line examines how Cogent manages their footprint as a company and how it responds to pressing environmental concerns
• Social Responsibility : The social bottom line examines how Cogent guarantees the well-being of its people as well as the people in the community they support.

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Responsibilities

The Role :

Cogent is seeking an electrical engineer (the Engineer) to join the business at their corporate office in Richmond, British Columbia.

The Engineer is responsible for working with clients and their peers to design industrial power systems, networks and automation solutions for brownfield modernization and greenfield installation projects.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and good technical acumen related to electrical power and control design, from specification, to layout, detailed design and construction support.

The Engineer shall have obtained at least 5 years of experience with a Systems integrator, or engineering firm, in a similar engineering capacity.

Cogent is seeking a strong technical professional with excellent communication skills that shares the values and commitment to corporate social responsibility that guides Cogent.

As a technical expert, the Engineer will be proactive in remaining current to ensure Cogent remains at the forefront of the latest software and technology.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Working with the integration team in designing, developing, and commissioning plant-wide power systems, industrial IT, and control systems for projects globally, ranging from greenfield installations to plant modernizations.
• Research, design, and develop electrical systems across an entire industrial facility.
• The Engineer will be responsible for understanding and supporting the administration, revision control, and development of 3D electrical design including room and equipment layouts, cable tray and conduit designs.
• Be a contact to coordinate 3D model design implementation with other disciplines working within the same model
• Adhere to all relevant electrical codes and best practices
• Develop LV power systems, MCC layouts, VFD specifications and selection, cable schedules and electrical equipment installation.
• Develop technical specifications and drawings for electrical systems such as, single-line diagrams, cable-tray layouts, grounding, cable sizing, lighting layout and lightning and protection
• Prepare the technical portion of the tendering package, detailed engineering scope, construction specification and inspection and test plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with all project stakeholders including contractors and process equipment vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure their work is reviewed and approved before releasing to project stakeholders and clients
• Responsible for providing construction supervision at project sites during installation.
• Audit contractor RFI's and change order requests for technical validity and assist in quantifying change order value.
• Coordinating and communicating with all project stakeholders including contractors and equipment vendors to resolve technical issues across all phases of the project.
• Proactively identifies risks, provides recommendations, and implements solutions to implement safe and practical design work.
• Follows standardized operating procedures and create new procedures when required.
• Participates in regular internal meetings to ensure the success of the Technical User Groups and investigates new technologies to advance existing technology and infrastructure.
• Contributing to positive client experience by producing well-presented project material on time.
• Ability to support the creation and deliverey of technical presentations to project stakeholders or prospect clients
• Contributes to improving current standards and specifications

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will join Cogent with a minimum of 5 years of electrical design experience gained from industrial companies or service orientated consultancies.

Candidates will have previous experience working for a smaller business entity and an ability to easily adapt between engineering and client responsibilities.

Additional qualifications include :

Technical

• Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD or EPLAN as a 2D electrical design too
• Experience delivering a complete set of project documents including single lines, schematics, cable schedules, load flow calculations, cable sizing calculations, panel layouts, IO lists, etc.
• Experience working with ETAP as a design tool for short circuit, load flow or protection coordination studies is considered an asset.

Professional and Personal Characteristics

• A strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety when on site and working with clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment and establish positive relationships with all project stakeholders.
• A results-driven, motivated approach capable of delivering thoughtful advice to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Team player with the ability and willingness to assume a hands-on role.
• Creative and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess situations and opportunities effectively and accurately.
• Ability to identify and implement innovation and creative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining poise in difficult situations.
• Highly motivated and organized self-starter who thrives in a goal-oriented and deadline driven business culture.
• Maturity to deliver and receive feedback in a fair, candid, and professional manner.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to visit project sites and to meet with clients. Travel expectations are project specific and can range from 5% to 25%.

The Engineer is expected to be comfortable working in a dynamic office environment and will be provided with the necessary technology and support to effectively execute regardless of location.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

The successful candidate has completed a diploma or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related discipline and / or has obtained relevant industry certifications or designations.

Any industrial design or programming certificates are considered an asset. All academic degrees and professional qualifications are subject to verification by an independent third-party service provider.