Junior Electrical Engineer

Description & Requirements

Junior Electrical Engineer

Location: Toronto

Type: Permanent Full-time

Salary: $63,000 – $86,000 CAD

Primero America’s team is currently looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer.

This is a unique opportunity to join our talented team and be part of Primero’s growth and success. Primero is an Australian-founded company, established in 2011 and growing consistently in Montreal since 2016. We expanded into Houston in 2022 and Toronto in 2023, strengthening our North American presence. We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants.

As a Junior Electrical Engineer, you will design electrical distribution and control systems under the supervision of the Senior and Lead E&IC Engineers and support the electrical, instrumentation and controls (E&IC) department through the various phases of each project: feasibility, design, construct and commission.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop single line, schematic and termination diagrams.
• Develop electrical load lists, equipment lists, cable schedules and material take-offs.
• Conduct studies: load flow, protection coordination, short circuit, motor starting, cable sizing, grounding.
• Develop specifications and datasheets for the procurement of electrical equipment, instruments and control systems.
• Research, design and evaluate electrical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Complete and works in a timely fashion with a diligent attitude, while focusing on safety during work and safety in designs.
• Liaise with vendors, clients, draftspersons, interdisciplinary engineers (process, structural, mechanical, etc.) and other key stakeholders for the duration of design activities.
• Provide site support during construction and commissioning project phases.
• Perform self-appraisals.
• Provide direction to draftspersons during design activities to ensure drawing output meets engineering requirements.

Qualifications, skills, abilities and experience we are looking for:

• Relevant experience in electrical design.
• Experience designing or working with electrical distribution equipment (transformers, switchgear/MCCs, VFDs and generators)
• Experience with instrumentation and PLC control systems is a benefit.
• Familiarity with ETAP or AutoCAD.
• Understanding of codes and standards including CEC, IEEE and/or IEC.
• Experience in the mining or oil/gas industry with onsite works during construction and commissioning.
• Ability to develop equipment specifications, electrical equipment lists and other deliverables.
• Ability to develop and understand electrical engineering calculations.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Driven to learn, gain new experience and lead by example
• Ability to handle stress and demands of continuous change
• Focused on details and closing our works
• Teamwork and safety focused attitude

What Primero offers:

• 40 hours per week
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada
• Competitive salary based on talent and skills
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one
• Retirement plan with up to 5% employer contribution
• Up to 10 paid sick days annually
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Friendly and relaxed work environment

Join our Toronto team and be part of Primero’s growth.

Send your application to: HR@primero.ca

General information

Name

Junior electrical Engineer

Ref #

1272530

Date

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

City

Toronto

State

Ontario

Country

Canada

Department

Engineering

Business unit

Design