Senior Electrical Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an Senior Electrical Designer for our Minerals & Metals (M&M) business focusing on supporting our global clients to deliver mining projects. This opportunity has the flexibility to be located at any of our Wood Canada Mining offices in Vancouver BC, Trail BC, Saskatoon SK or Burlington Ont.

The Role
Reporting to the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Department Manager, and working alongside other team members locally and across the country, you will have the opportunity to provide design and technical support for the layout, design and specification of electrical systems for industrial plants and related infrastructure support for a wide variety of projects. This is a full time position.

Join a culture of innovation pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada and the US. Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.

Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects  delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.

Flexible working arrangements  that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary  with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD $136,000 - $187,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.

Commitment to continued professional development  through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections  with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Expected Qualifications

Graduate of an Electrical Engineering Technology program, or of a related Design / Drafting (CAD) program with relevant experience in electrical design.

Minimum 15 years' experience in electrical design for mining, metallurgical or heavy industrial projects from prefeasibility to detailed engineering

Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply it in designs.

Proven expertise using AVEVA E3D.

Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.

Able to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks in a highly scheduled environment.

Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with lighting design/calculation software for industrial facilities is beneficial, preferably DIALux and/or AGi
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Registered as an Applied Science Technologist (with the applicable organization in your jurisdiction is preferred.

Heat Trace design experience

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

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