Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.
Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the system-level electrical design and development of high-power electrical systems (up to 2.5 MVA) for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Static Transfer Switch (STS), Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and high-power test bay systems. The role involves hands-on design work, compliance with local and international standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The expectation is end-to-end responsibility, including concept, architecture, detailed design, validation, and support through manufacturing and factory acceptance tests (FAT).
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Electrical System Design: Support the design and review of electrical systems for UPS, STS, and PDU rated up to 2.5 MVA. Develop detailed schematics and layouts using EPLAN.
- Busbar & Cable Design: Perform busbar design, including thermal analysis for high-current applications. Calculate and select appropriate cable sizes for power systems and harness design.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) & ERP Management: Prepare and maintain BOMs for assigned projects. Manage workflows and data in ERP systems.
- Component Selection & Calculations: Conduct electrical calculations (short-circuit, load flow, protection coordination). Assist in selecting components such as switchgear, transformers, and protective devices.
- High-Power Test Bay Design & Testing: Contribute to the design of high-power test bays, including integration of grid emulators, recirculation systems, and safety interlocks. Participate in hands-on high-power testing, troubleshooting, and validation of systems. Ensure test setups comply with safety standards and operational requirements.
- Safety & Compliance: Apply arc-flash analysis, grounding system design and practices, and safe work procedures for high-voltage/high-current systems. Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, UL, IEC, and other relevant standards.
- Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose and resolve technical issues in power electronics systems using simulation and analytical techniques to identify and implement effective solutions.
- Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging trends in power electronics and electrical system design. Integrate innovative techniques to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Safety & Risk Management: Follow all electrical safety protocols and contribute to risk assessments. Support implementation of safe work practices for high-voltage/high-current systems.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with other engineers and manufacturing teams. Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, and compliance reports.
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 7 years in electrical design for high-power systems (- 1 MVA).
- Hands-on experience with EPLAN and ERP systems.
- Expertise in UPS, STS, PDU systems, and power electronics. The role requires a strong understanding of power electronics at the system level—topologies, protection concepts, fault behavior, interaction with grid and loads.
- Strong experience in busbar design, cable sizing, and safety compliance.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, UL, and IEC standards for high-power systems.
- Analytical skills to interpret simulation outcomes and translate them into actionable designs.
- Experience in high-power test bay design and hands-on testing.
- Experience with communication protocols relevant to power system integration.
- Solid understanding of hardware design fundamentals and collaborative cross-functional development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven experience in managing multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
- Knowledge of energy storage technologies and grid integration.
- Familiarity with grid emulators, recirculation systems, and advanced test setups.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of energy storage technologies and grid integration.
- Familiarity with grid emulators, recirculation systems, and advanced test setups.
- Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS), energy storage solutions, control systems, and renewable energy technologies.
Working Conditions:
- This role is located in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing environment
- Must be available for possible business travel to locations in Canada, the USA, and Europe.
Compensation range: $120,000 – $140,000 CAD
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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A family-owned industrial group, Socomec has been designing, manufacturing and selling electrical equipment: inverters, measuring stations, energy storage, switches, source switches... for over a century.
With extensive expertise in critical applications (industry, infrastructure, healthcare, data centers, energy and buildings) Socomec is an innovative player in the transition to energy and renewable energies.
With products and services distributed in 80 countries by more than 100 distributors, Socomec supports businesses for even safer, more flexible and more efficient energy.
Key figures: 12 production sites /30 Subsidiaries / 997M€ / 4800 Employees
Socomec is located in both USA and Canada, with a North American regional headquarter in Boston.
Present in Boston since 2009 through a sales office, Socomec has strengthened its presence in North America in order to produce locally and comply with very specific UL standards. In this geographical area, Socomec markets products under 4 different brands: Socomec, CCS, Boltswitch and Powersmiths.
This American presence now includes more than 10,000 m² of industrial facilities, around 500 employees and a total turnover of 190 million euros.
