Senior Electrical Designer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Designer
Job :90119
Location: Calgary, British Columbia

Overview:
This is a senior, hands‑on design position for someone who can take high‑level or loosely defined project information and independently develop complete drawing deliverables and Electrical Work Packages. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical foundation, understands what is required for an Oil & Gas electrical design package, and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Develop electrical design and drawing packages from preliminary project information, client requirements and engineering inputs.
• Independently produce and maintain key electrical design deliverables, including:
  • Electrical equipment and load lists
  • I/O lists
  • Plot plans and area classification drawings
  • Single line diagrams
  • Motor control schematics
  • Wiring and interconnection diagrams
  • Cable schedules
  • Panel schedules and equipment layouts
  • PLC control panel layouts and I/O schematics
  • Junction box wiring diagrams
  • Electric heat trace designs
• Design and develop electrical and control panels for industrial applications.
• Develop complete Electrical Work Packages suitable for construction and field execution.
• Interpret client standards, specifications, P&IDs and other project documentation to determine electrical design requirements.
• Select and specify appropriate electrical and control components.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, industry standards and client requirements.
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews of drawings and design packages prior to issue.
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with engineering, instrumentation, controls, mechanical, piping and other disciplines.
• Incorporate vendor information and equipment requirements into electrical designs.
• Respond to RFIs and support design changes during fabrication and construction.
• Work directly with project and technical teams to resolve design issues.

• 8+ years of electrical design experience, ideally within Oil & Gas, EPC/EPCM, industrial automation or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of Oil & Gas Electrical Work Package requirements and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience independently developing electrical drawings and design packages.
• Strong experience with control panel design, including PLC panels, I/O, wiring and equipment layouts.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution and instrumentation/control interfaces.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards and hazardous-area requirements.
• Proficiency with relevant electrical drafting/design software.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, vendor documentation, client specifications and engineering information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform QA/QC of electrical deliverables.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Salary/Rate
: $120.00/ hour