Intermediate Electrical Designer

TWD Technologies Ltd.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the oil and gas industry is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer with Minerals & Metals experience. This role involves designing electrical layouts, developing diagrams, and mentoring junior staff. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Minerals & Metals industries.
• Expertise in designing cable tray systems, loading, and heat tracing.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical layouts for cable raceways, lighting, and substations.
• Develop high voltage single line/3-line diagrams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior design/drafting staff.

Skills

Coaching

Field Experience

Knowledge of CEC and NEC Codes

Proficiency with 3D Software

Education

Degree or diploma in electrical technology

Tools

3D Software

Job description

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As a diverse and rapidly growing organization, TWD is a leading organization in the oil and gas industry. With expertise ranging from pipelines, terminals and blending, renewables, food and beverage, and many more!

TWD is currently seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer with Minerals & Metals experience to join our team in Ontario (GTA or Burlington). The Intermediate Electrical Designer will be responsible for preparing project specifications.

Duties:

1. Design electrical layouts for cable raceways, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, substations, E-Houses, and heat tracing systems.
2. Develop high voltage (230 kV+) single line/3-line diagrams as instructed by Engineers.
3. Create 3D models for HV electrical equipment, underground ducts, and cable trays.
4. Prepare equipment and load lists for projects.
5. Design electrical heat tracing systems and prepare bills of materials.
6. Develop control schematics for motors, switchgear, and lighting systems.
7. Prepare cable schedules, panel schedules, and termination drawings aligned with single line diagrams and vendor drawings.
8. Review vendor drawings for MCC, switchgear, UPS, and other electrical equipment.
9. Provide technical guidance to junior design/drafting staff and review their work for accuracy.
10. Coordinate with civil and mechanical disciplines on design and multidiscipline packages.
11. Prepare electrical area classification drawings.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Minerals & Metals industries.
• Proficiency with 3D software.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Strong field experience in operating facilities.
• Knowledge of low voltage switchgear and switchboards.
• Understanding of CEC and NEC codes.
• Familiarity with hazardous area electrical systems and API-505 standards.
• Degree or diploma in electrical technology.
• Experience in preparing load lists, voltage drop calculations, cable schedules, equipment lists, and bills of materials.
• Expertise in designing cable tray systems, loading, and heat tracing.
• Proficiency with standard design and drafting practices.
• Specialized knowledge in E&I design practices for heavy industry.

If you are interested, respond directly to this ad. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.