Electrical Engineering Designer

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for an Electrical Engineering Designer, come grow with us!

Reporting to the Director, Engineering Design, the Electrical Engineering Designer will be responsible for the design of transformers/reactors of simple to high complexity, with technical guidance. The designer will be responsible for direct interaction with customer to provide high level of customer support. They will be responsible for all designs/projects executed in terms of quality of output and support to other departments and timeliness of each activity. This role's responsibilities can classify for hours towards a Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng). 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design transformers/reactors of ‘Medium’ complexity. Using existing rules to provide guidelines for the design. The designer is responsible to make technical decisions to complete the design.


• Review and understand application requirements and discuss with customers for clarification or suggestions.


• Prepare quotes with technical particulars and factory cost.


• Prepare optimized design and MIP for orders. The cost must be in line with the quoted factory cost.


• Coordinate and provide support to drafting for overall optimization of design.


• Provide support to manufacturing, as required and approve test reports.


• Provide support for customers/field issues/ QA, as required.


• Follow the requirements specified for COD projects.


• Work with customers to develop an overall cost-effective solutions for the customers application.


• Work with HPS team to accomplish the requirements of the project cost effectively and on time.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Preferred: BSc. in Electrical Engineering; Minimum: Electrical Engineering Technologist


• 3-5 years’ experience in design of Transformers and related products


• Firm understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals


• Working towards/eligible to apply for Professional Engineering Designation an asset


• Adopts a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving and learning


• Demonstrates strong and effective communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office with full compliance to best practices


• Experienced in working with programming languages


• Capable of performing engineering calculations, including stress analysis

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:  

At Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), we provide market‑competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions. For this role, the base salary range is $71,600.00 to $107,400.00, with final offers determined by experience, qualifications, and role complexity.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique strengths, and we do not want this range to limit or discourage anyone from applying. In addition to base pay, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for performance‑based incentives. We welcome open conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

We are Great Place to Work Certified!  Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.  

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).   

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy. 

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