Junior Electrical Designer

Want to
push your limits? At Deric, it’s possible.

We are
currently looking for a Junior Electrical Designer to join our team in Ontario!

At Deric, a
general contractor, we carry out large -scale projects with a tangible and
lasting impact. As a multidisciplinary company, we specialize in civil works,
deep foundations, process mechanics, power distribution, instrumentation and
control, industrial maintenance, and automation. Deric is recognized as having expertise
in the water treatment sector, shore/harbour installations and heavy industry.

With
offices in Laval, Québec City and Burlington, our teams operate throughout the
provinces of Quebec and Ontario—from the Greater Toronto area to the Québec
City region and as far as the Lower North Shore. Deric offers stimulating challenges
in diverse technical environments.

What
will your day -to -day look like?

Reporting
to General Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

·         Assist
in the design of machine‑level power distribution systems (up
to 600V, 1000A).

·         Contribute
to the design of control system network architectures.

·         Develop
electrical panel designs, including schematics, layouts, bills of materials,
and construction documentation.

·         Perform
PLC programming and HMI configuration for industrial automation systems.

·         Configure
and integrate a variety of industrial devices and field equipment.

·         Participate
in system testing in office, panel shop, and job‑site environments.

·         Support
system commissioning and start‑up activities on job sites.

·         Provide
on‑site support for operating equipment and assist
with troubleshooting.

·         Conduct
inspections of existing equipment at client sites.

·         Collaborate
with field trades (electricians, millwrights, etc.) during installation and
commissioning.

We would
like to meet you if you have the following qualifications:

·         The
candidate must be currently completing or have recently completed a degree in
Electrical Engineering, an Electrical Engineering Technology or Instrumentation
Technology program, or a related engineering or technology diploma;

·         Exposure
(through coursework, projects, co -op terms, or internships) to industrial
automation systems, including HMIs and PLCs;

·         Familiarity
with motor control equipment (e.g., starters, VFDs, servos, soft starters);

·         Basic
knowledge of industrial networking/protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP,
Profinet);

·         Hands -on
experience with field I/O and instrumentation devices (e.g., proximity/limit
switches, solenoid valves, relays, and other sensors);

·         Exposure
(through coursework, projects, co -op terms, or internships) to CAD tools such
as AutoCAD (or EPLAN);

·         Familiarity
with PLC programming software (for any PLC platform previously used);

·         Experience
with HMI configuration/development software (for any HMI/PLC platform
previously used);

·         Curiosity
and a strong willingness to learn;

·         Valid
driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and willingness to travel as
required for the role;

·         Ability/willingness
to work in both office and field environments, including client sites, indoors
or outdoors, in varying weather conditions. Some projects may require working
shift work for short periods of time.

Why
choose Deric?

• Grow within a multisector
  company and contribute to diversified projects alongside multidisciplinary
  teams;
  
• Competitive
  salary;
  
• Comprehensive group insurance
  plan, mostly paid by the employer: medical, dental, and life insurance;
  
• Retirement savings plan with
  employer contribution (RSP);
  
• Access to a telemedicine
  platform for quick and convenient medical consultations;
  

Please note
that the listed qualifications are provided as examples only. Above all, we
value passion, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to grow with us.

If this
position interests you and you are ready to take on a new challenge, we
strongly encourage you to apply—even if your background does not fully match
all the listed criteria.