Intermediate Electrical Designer

HOCS Projects; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HOCS Projects in Calgary seeks an Intermediate Electrical Designer to develop detailed electrical drawings and documentation for industrial energy projects. You will translate engineering requirements, project standards and field data into constructible deliverables from concept through construction support and as-builts, collaborating with engineers and lead designers.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD, and strong P&ID interpretation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years electrical design experience in oil & gas, energy or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D design tools is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, drawings, specs and vendor data.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and industry standards.
• Experience coordinating designs with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise electrical drawings and design deliverables (single-line diagrams, layouts, schedules, wiring diagrams, control schematics).
• Prepare electrical designs using project standards, client specs and vendor data.
• Use AutoCAD and 2D/3D tools to produce coordinated drawings and models.
• Work with engineers and lead designers to integrate criteria and requirements.
• Coordinate layouts with Instrumentation, Process, Mechanical and other disciplines.
• Support site visits, field verification and construction planning.
• Update drawings for issued-for-construction and as-built packages.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate applicable details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

P&ID reading

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Engineering Design & Drafting Technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design tools

MS Office

Engineering collaboration systems

Job description

About HOCS Projects

HOCS Projects is a Calgary-based engineering, procurement and project management firm supporting the energy industry. We deliver dependable, innovative and responsible design solutions, with constructability and operability considered from project start through fabrication, construction and operations.

Role Overview

HOCS Projects is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer to develop electrical design drawings and documentation for industrial energy projects. Working with electrical engineers, lead designers and multidisciplinary project teams, the successful candidate will translate engineering requirements, project standards and field information into accurate, practical and constructible design deliverables from concept through detailed design, construction support and as-built updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and revise electrical drawings and design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, area classification drawings, equipment and lighting layouts, grounding layouts, cable tray and conduit layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Prepare electrical designs using approved engineering information, client standards, project specifications, vendor data and applicable codes.
• Use AutoCAD and applicable 2D and 3D design tools to produce clear, accurate and coordinated drawings and models.
• Work under the direction of electrical engineers and lead designers to incorporate design criteria, calculations, mark‑ups and technical requirements into deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical layouts and interfaces with Instrumentation and Controls, Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil/Structural and other disciplines.
• Participate in model, drawing and multidisciplinary design reviews and incorporate agreed comments and resolutions.
• Prepare and maintain cable schedules, equipment lists, drawing lists, material take-offs and other electrical design documentation.
• Review vendor drawings and information and incorporate applicable details into electrical layouts and design packages.
• Support brownfield work by reviewing existing drawings, field information, tie‑in requirements and site constraints.
• Participate in site visits and field verification to gather design information, confirm existing conditions and support construction planning.
• Update drawings and models using approved redlines and verified field information for issued‑for‑construction and as‑built packages.
• Assist with responses to design‑related construction questions and revise drawings as directed by the responsible engineer or lead designer.
• Maintain organized design files and follow checking, revision, quality and document‑control procedures.
• Complete assigned work with awareness of scope, schedule, priorities and allocated design hours, and communicate delivery risks promptly.

Education, Professional Registration & Experience

• Post‑secondary diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or a comparable relevant discipline.
• Approximately five or more years of electrical design experience, preferably in oil and gas, energy or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and strong knowledge of electrical drafting and design practices; experience with applicable 3D design tools is an asset.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings and documentation such as single‑line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding and lighting layouts, cable tray and conduit layouts, cable schedules, panel schedules, wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, vendor information and design mark‑ups.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and familiarity with applicable client and industry standards.
• Experience coordinating electrical designs with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Brownfield, field verification, construction or commissioning support experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with document‑management and engineering collaboration systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and willing to travel occasionally to industrial facilities and construction sites.