Electrical Designer

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Designer for a contract opportunity.

The role involves advanced electrical design calculations, field support during construction, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams using Hexagon Smart tools. The ideal candidate has a diploma in a technical discipline and extensive experience in engineering, design and industrial projects, with knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent with extensive industry experience (22+ years total).
• Strong technical knowledge across engineering, design, construction and industrial projects.
• Experience communicating with management, clients, vendors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver quality work in schedule-driven environments.
• Knowledge of material selection, procurement considerations and cost impacts.
• Extensive field experience supporting installation, commissioning, maintenance, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical design calculations including lighting, raceway sizing and cable sizing.
• Provide field engineering support during construction, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Develop and review electrical design deliverables to meet project requirements and standards.
• Use 2D/3D CAD systems to support design development and coordination.
• Create and review designs using Hexagon Smart tools and 3D modeling platforms.
• Apply grounding, lighting, power distribution, wiring and hazardous area practices.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Prioritization

Industrial experience

Education

Diploma in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Hexagon Smart Electrical

Hexagon Smart Review

Hexagon Smart 3D

Job description

Electrical Designer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Overview

We have an exciting contract opportunity to join our global EPC client as an Electrical Designer

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical design calculations, including lighting, raceway and conduit sizing, wire sizing, voltage drop, cable pulling, panelboard sizing, breaker sizing, and junction box sizing.
• Provide field engineering support during construction, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and review electrical design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and client specifications.
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD systems to support electrical design development and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Create and review designs using Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Hexagon Smart® Review, and 3D modeling platforms such as Hexagon Smart® 3D.
• Apply electrical design requirements and best practices related to grounding/earthing, lighting systems, power distribution, wiring, motors, conduit fill, panelboards, and hazardous area installations.
• Interpret and apply electrical design guides, technical practices, standards, and engineering procedures throughout all phases of project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure constructability, operability, and integration of electrical systems within plant and facility designs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent) with 20+ years of related industry experience, or a combination of education and experience totaling 22+ years.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience supporting engineering, design, construction, and industrial projects.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with management, clients, vendors, contractors, coworkers, and other project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver quality work in a schedule-driven environment.
• Knowledge of material selection, commercial availability, procurement considerations, and cost impacts.
• Extensive practical field experience supporting installation, commissioning, maintenance, or construction activities.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.