Electrical Designer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with company match

OT after 40 hours

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tele-health

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Profit sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Calgary is seeking an Electrical Designer to design, coordinate, and support electrical and automation systems. The role reports to the Automation Team Leader and involves hands-on development across projects.

Responsibilities include design development, review of drawings and P&ID, BOM creation, and engineering calculations. The team emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and delivering safe, reliable automation solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in electrical and automation system design.
• Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng. or EIT, or ability to pursue registration.
• Knowledge of CSA, CEC, NEC, IEEE, API and other industry codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D and 3D).
• Working knowledge of SKM and ETAP.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Motivated by challenges and collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary electrical control system design development and costing.
• Review facility electrical drawings and P&ID to generate automation and electrical designs.
• Prepare and review electrical engineering calculations and drawings.
• Review and approve electrical equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Develop complete system Bill of Materials.
• Prepare and review engineering work packages for construction.
• Electrical system testing and on-site support.
• Assist with scoping, quoting, budgeting, materials specification and ordering.
• Other general project-management responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent communication, presentation,

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Motivated by challenges

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineer degree

Registration with APEGA as P.Eng. or EIT / ability to pursue

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

SKM (asset)

ETAP (asset)

Job description

Calgary, AB

The Electrical Designer role at our Calgary office involves design, coordination, and support for electrical and automation systems. This position reports to the Automation Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary electrical control system design development and costing.
• Review facility electrical drawings, plot plans, and P&ID to generate automation and electrical designs.
• Prepare and review electrical engineering calculations and drawings: electrical plans, load lists, single‑line diagrams, area classifications, motor control schematics, voltage‑drop calculations, lighting calculations, arc‑flash studies, device coordination, power distribution, panel design, I/O drawings, junction boxes, grounding and instrumentation layout drawings, cable schedules, network diagrams.
• Review and approve electrical equipment specifications and data sheets, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, protection relays, motors, generators.
• Develop complete system Bill of Materials.
• Prepare and review engineering work packages for construction.
• Electrical system testing and support – get hands‑on if necessary.
• Manage portions of projects as assigned:
• Assist with scoping, quoting, and budgeting.
• Materials specification and ordering.
• Other general project‑management responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications

• Electrical/Computer Engineer with 2‑5 years’ experience in electrical and automation system design, drafting, codes, and design calculations.
• Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng. or EIT, or ability to pursue registration.
• In‑depth knowledge of CSA, CEC, NEC, IEEE, API and other accepted industry codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D and 3D).
• Working knowledge of SKM (asset).
• Working knowledge of ETAP (asset).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Motivated by challenges.
• Works well with a variety of different people from diverse backgrounds.
• Motivated and passionate about collaboration and a win‑win paradigm.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• RRSP with company match.
• OT after 40 hours for hourly employees.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual online tele‑health.
• Benefits plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Profit sharing.

What We Value

• Integrity – Respect, Transparency, Commitment.
• Excellence – Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication.
• Passion – Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.