Electrical Designer

NES Fircroft; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Electrical Designer to lead the design of various electrical systems for clients in the Oil, Gas & Chemical industries. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical design, CAD software utilization, and collaboration within multi-discipline project teams. Key responsibilities include managing electrical deliverables, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. This role is positioned in Calgary, Alberta, and offers a chance to develop industry knowledge and field experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with seven years experience.
• Three years of experience in refinery, gas processing, or pipeline preferred.
• Strong knowledge in electrical design principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems from concept to completion.
• Plan and produce comprehensive electrical deliverables.
• Manage and organize project revisions logically.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline environment

Good understanding of Electrical design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate's degree in a related field with eight years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to exercise your design skills, plan and produce 2D/3D drawings, and showcase your leadership talents through coordination, communication, and execution of projects.

The Staff Electrical Designer will work on a diverse portfolio of projects with various clients in the Oil, Gas & Chemical industries to perform the following duties:

• Lead the design of grounding, duct bank, cable tray, area classification, and lighting systems from concept to completion.
• Plan and produce a comprehensive range of electrical deliverables, including plan drawings, installation details, and section elevations.
• Perform calculations for lighting, conduit, cable tray, and duct bank systems.
• Develop detailed 3D models of electrical components such as cable trays, lights, duct banks, and vendor equipment.
• Create schematics and one-line drawings from engineering sketches.
• Ensure all design and drafting work complies with company, client, and project standards.
• Manage and organize all project revisions to designs and drawings in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and specifications to meet all design requirements.
• Deliver and review design drawings, ensuring they are completed within scope, on budget, and on schedule.
• Coordinate drafting and design efforts with internal teams, external clients, and vendors to ensure project alignment.
• Actively develop your knowledge of industrial construction and gain valuable field experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and seven years related experience or Associate's degree and eight years related experience or nine years progressive detailing and design experience.
• Three or more years of refinery, gas processing or pipeline experience is preferred but not required.
• Good understanding of CEC, NEC, Electricity Basics, Industrial Construction, Industrial Facility Safety and CAD Standards.
• Experience utilizing 2D and 3D design programs (AutoCAD, SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, SmartPlant Review, Navisworks).
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Strong knowledge in the theory and practices of electrical design; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to electrical; and capable of operating electrical design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.