Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Department: Operations
Manager: Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Ancaster, Hybrid
Start Date: January 2026
Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000

Purity Gas is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to establish and own an internal electrical design capability for our nitrogen generation systems. This role carries design authority and regulatory accountability for electrical and controls systems, while also supporting hands‑on execution. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Electrical Engineer will define system architectures, standardize designs for repeatable future builds, and ensure electrical systems are robust, compliant, and scalable.

The role is suited to an engineer comfortable operating at both the system‑architecture and practical‑execution levels within an engineered manufacturing environment.

• Serve as the technical authority and design owner for electrical and controls systems used in engineered nitrogen generation equipment
• Define and re‑architect electrical system designs to meet performance, safety, regulatory, delivery, and future scalability requirements
• Produce and review full‑cycle electrical designs and drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts) and associated documentation and BOMs as required
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards (e.g. ESA, CSA, UL, NFPA, SIL) and support regulatory submissions and inspections
• Establish and maintain standardized electrical architectures, templates, and design guidelines to enable repeatable builds
• Transition electrical design ownership and documentation from external contractors to internal systems and processes
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to define scope, interfaces, and system integration requirements
• Support panel builds, troubleshooting, commissioning, and customer technical reviews as needed
• Evaluate and technically direct external electrical contractors and vendors as required
• Design electrical systems with a future‑forward perspective, enabling digital connectivity, diagnostics, remote monitoring, and Industry 4.0 integration
• Consider scalability, modularity, and upgrade paths in electrical designs to support evolving product offerings

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering within industrial manufacturing, automation, or capital equipment environments
• Demonstrated experience acting as design authority for electrical systems, including approval and accountability for drawings and documentation
• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including PLC‑based controls, instrumentation, motor control, VFDs, and safety circuits
• Experience working with regulatory and inspection frameworks (ESA, CSA, UL, NFPA, etc.)
• Willingness and ability to produce and modify electrical drawings as required to support delivery
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a manufacturing environment
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for licensure in Ontario
• Experience with safety PLCs and SIL‑rated systems
• Familiarity with industrial gas, process equipment, or skid‑mounted systems
• Experience developing reusable electrical standards or productized system architectures
• Exposure to connected systems, remote monitoring, or industrial data platforms

• Competitive compensation package, including annual performance bonus
• Paid time off to recharge and refresh
• Health & Dental coverage — 100% employer‑paid
• RRSP matching program to help you invest in your future
• Phone reimbursement plan to keep you connected in‑house, on‑demand
• Monthly team lunches to bond and brainstorm over great food
• Snacks and drinks in the office to fuel your day
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life harmony
• A culture of learning, growth, and innovation
• Opportunities to shape the future of industrial manufacturing

• Regular full‑time hours (37.5 hours per week), 5 days per week.
• The primary workplace location is the Purity Gas headquarters in Ancaster, Ontario.
• Some flexibility to work from home is available,…