R&D Electrical Designer

About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Position

On-site | Full time | Senior (5+ years)

A Snapshot of Your Day

The R&D Electrical Designer will work with the Research & Development team to design oil-insulated, freestanding inductive Current, Voltage, and Combi transformers ranging from 72.5 kV to 765 kV. These transformers are used for metering, protection, and control of high-voltage systems. The successful candidate will standardize existing designs and develop innovative engineering solutions to ensure best-in-class product performance, reliability, efficiency, and customer experience. This role involves close collaboration with customers, internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop and implement technical solutions that ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Your Tasks

• Perform electrical design of transformers, including core, primary, and secondary winding design; bushing design; and accuracy calculations in accordance with customer specifications and rule books.
• Ensure that products meet customer specifications and the requirements of international and Canadian standards.
• Standardize designs, develop and improve internal calculation procedures and tools, update material specifications, and modify product designs to ensure 100% First Pass Yield.
• Prepare inspection and test plans, as well as routine and type test programs, in accordance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Contribute to root cause analyses of electrical failures during Factory Acceptance Tests and in service and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the supplier process and product qualification process by providing material specifications, reviewing and approving supplier drawings to ensure compliance with technical requirements, providing inspection and test instructions, reviewing performance test results, and evaluating supplier deviation requests.
• Collaborate and network across Trench’s global group of companies in areas of responsibility such as calculation procedures, processes, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Plan, execute, and supervise assigned activities, and report to the Engineering and R&D Manager.

Requirements

We offer

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000 – $100,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.

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