Electrical Designer

COOEC Canada Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COOEC Canada Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer in Calgary to develop electrical system designs and produce detailed drawings for oil and gas projects. Occasional site visits to Long Lake near Fort McMurray may be required.

You will review P&IDs, carry out calculations, and prepare package deliverables while coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams. The role requires 5+ years in electrical design and strong software skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, or 3–4 year related apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Electrical Designer in oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design tools and modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables and perform analyses.
• Carry out power system studies and relay coordination.
• Prepare MTOs and estimate quantities.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance.
• Report to Electrical Lead or Project Lead.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Multi-disciplinary

Analytical skills

Client liaison

Education

Engineering diploma

Apprenticeship

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team. The role involves developing electrical system designs and producing detailed engineering drawings and deliverables for a variety of oil and gas projects. The position is based in our Calgary office, with occasional site visits to Long Lake (near Fort McMurray) as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop electrical design deliverables and perform related engineering analyses.
• Participate in engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating activities.
• Identify and communicate technical issues related to electrical design with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of material requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
• Work effectively within a multi-discipline project environment.
• Perform power system studies using ETAP or SKM software.
• Carry out protective relay coordination studies and develop relay settings.
• Conduct electrical engineering calculations, including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, motor starting studies, neutral grounding resistor (NGR) sizing, and power factor correction.
• Design substation layouts, grounding systems, electrical equipment layouts, MV/LV motor control schematics, control panel arrangements, cable schedules, and cable tray layouts.
• Prepare area classification drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Review P&IDs and mechanical equipment load lists to extract relevant electrical design data.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO) and estimate quantities.
• Report to the Electrical Lead or Project Lead as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or a three- to four-year apprenticeship program in a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Electrical Designer within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design tools, modelling software, and engineering applications.
• Ability to make well-defined, day-to-day technical decisions aligned with project requirements.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering project environments.