Electrical Designer
SAID SALHA
Edge Design & Engineering Associates Inc
Stoney Creek,ON
7
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech.) pursuing C.E.T. designation, demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for designing power schematics and control diagrams. Delivered innovative solutions in industrial electrical design, including power distribution and emergency lighting systems, while ensuring compliance with OESC, CEC, and CSA standards. Coordinated effectively with engineers, suppliers, and clients to execute design work and produce accurate as-built electrical drawings.
Work History
Electrical Designer
1 Year 8 Months- Design industrial control panels and develop electrical schematics, control diagrams, panel layouts, terminal block layouts, and wiring details using AutoCAD Electrical
- Design motor controls, safety circuits, and equipment integration for industrial applications
- Program and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment and automated processes
- Execute on-site commissioning and functional testing of electrical and control systems; verified compliance of wiring, PLC I/O, instrumentation, and safety interlocks with design requirements
- Perform electrical load calculations and size transformers, conductors, protective devices, and control components in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) and applicable CSA standards
- Specified electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control devices; prepared detailed bills of materials (BOMs) to support project execution
- Developed Pre-Start Health and Safety Review (PSR) reports for industrial machinery and equipment, facilitating professional engineering review
- Independently plan design work and coordinate with engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors
- Apply applicable electrical, machinery safety, and building codes, and prepare designs for professional engineering review
Field Service Technician
2 Years 11 Months- Installed and maintained telecom and electrical systems, including fiber optics, cellular boosters, and DAS for commercial clients
- Ensured compliance with electrical codes, CSA standards, ESA requirements to maintain safety and reliability
- Created wiring diagrams and BOMs in AutoCAD to support precise project execution
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues using signal meters and network analyzers to restore service efficiently
Drafting Technologist (Full-time Co-op)
1 Year 11 Months- Revised electrical and instrumentation drawings for power generation facilities, including single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, control schematics, and P&IDs using AutoCAD and MicroStation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements
- Prepared as-built drawings and redline markups to reflect field modifications and engineering changes.
- Conducted site visits to verify instrumentation design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards (CSA, OESC, CEC) and facilitating timely project execution
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Advanced Diploma - Energy Systems Engineering Technology
Skills
Electrical design
AutoCAD Electrical
Electrical schematics
Control panel design
PLC programming
Control system design
Industrial automation
Load calculations
Timeline
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Technology from Engineering Technology and Applied Science
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09.2017 - 04.2021Read More