Senior Electrical Designer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Designer
Job ID: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.

What you will be doing:

• 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.

What you must have:

• 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