Electrical Engineering Specialist I in Edmonton

Join us as an Electrical Engineering Specialist Iand contribute to the development of low-voltage electrical systems that support critical industrial operations across a wide range of sectors.

Based at our Edmonton manufacturing plant, this role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering design and real-world production, where your work directly supports the delivery of complex, customized solutions.

You will collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to translate technical requirements into practical applications, while also supporting production by addressing real-time challenges as they arise. This is an environment that values strong technical foundations, collaboration, and adaptability, and where learning is continuous.

Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in electrical systems or to grow in a setting that combines design with hands‑on problem solving, this role provides a structured path for development and meaningful exposure to projects that have a tangible impact.

What will you do

• Design and deliver technical solutions for low-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including the development of schematics, layouts, and supporting system documentation.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including single-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials, ensuring alignment with standards and project requirements.
• Interpret customer specifications and technical requirements to support the development of practical and reliable solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in close collaboration with manufacturing teams, contributing to problem‑solving during equipment build and production.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment across design and production phases.
• Support production by responding to technical questions and addressing challenges that arise during manufacturing.
• Participate in technical reviews, project kick‑offs, and production meetings, contributing to project execution and delivery.
• Manage priorities and timelines to meet project deliverables and support overall execution.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• You are comfortable working with technical drawings and enjoy solving practical engineering challenges
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams
• You are adaptable and able to adjust priorities in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment
• You take ownership of your work and are able to balance multiple deliverables while maintaining quality and timelines
• You are curious, open to feedback, and motivated to continuously build your technical knowledge
• You are comfortable working in an environment where design and real‑time problem‑solving are closely connected.

What you bring

• A background in Electrical Engineering or a related field, which may include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Experience working with engineering tools such as AutoCAD
• A solid understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and the ability to apply fundamental electrical concepts
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as CSA (Canadian Standards Association), ANSI (American National Standards Institute), or IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), or willingness to learn and apply them
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams

You might also have

• Exposure to medium-voltage (MV) systems
• Experience with switchboard or MCC (Motor Control Center) design
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Comfort working in fast‑paced environments where priorities may shift and production timelines are critical

We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team*:

• Care for yourself and your family.
• insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses)
• telemedicine program
• 13 paid holidays annually
• up to 19 days paid time off in first year
• paid family leaves
• parental and care leave
• Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence)
• employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements

• base salary
• incentive plans
• employee share ownership plan
• retirement plan with employer pension match

• ongoing performance and development conversations
• Senior Talent Program
• global career opportunities
• access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions
• projects, and mentors
• learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow

• project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub
• smart ways to collaborate
• celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary)
• sharing your voice in our engagement survey
• fostering an inclusive, caring workplace

• volunteer leave
• programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation
• initiatives that support youth education

*Participation and coverage levels for specific benefit programs are determined based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, or fixed-term) and are subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility waiting periods.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

The expected pay range is CAD 64,000 - CAD 96,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.

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