Intermediate Electrical Designer

Kleinfelder Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Designer for their Edmonton location. The role involves creating technical drawings using AutoCAD, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in the oil and gas sector, and should possess strong communication and collaboration skills. The position supports a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years of electrical design experience in the oil and gas or related industry.
• Professional Engineering technologist designation with ASET is desirable.
• Familiarity with industry codes/standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electronic CAD working plans and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering team for drawing alterations.
• Support commissioning and start‑up activities.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Electrical or Engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

AutoPLANT

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW – Must be located within Alberta.

We are looking to hire an Intermediate Electrical Designer in our Edmonton or Calgary location. This individual will work with the design team and electrical engineering team to create electronic (CAD) working plans, technical drawings, and documents for various projects. This individual will report to the Manager of design & drafting and ensure that all team members have a clear understanding of what will be created.

This is a great opportunity for an Intermediate level Electrical Designer. This individual must be collaborative, possess strong electrical design knowledge and experience, be enthusiastic about new challenges (technical and non-technical) and can communicate well with others. If this description fits what you are looking for in your career, please apply!

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical or Engineering design and drafting technology and/or relevant work experience.
• Intermediate 4 – 8 years level of electrical design experience in the oil and gas or related industry; EPCM experience is a must.
• Professional Engineering technologist designation with ASET is desirable.
• Experience working on technical projects and project budgets for the intermediate position.
• Familiarity with industry codes/standards for intermediate position.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD, including 2D and 3D modeling functions.
• Expert knowledge of 3D design software including (CADWorx, or AutoPLANT) software suites for the intermediate position.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electronic CAD working plans and technical drawings that follow electrical codes, industry standards, project standards and goals using AutoCAD.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Establish and modify personal work processes according to industry guidelines and procedures.
• Identify that drawings meet specific dimensions, materials, and procedures outline, while correcting any deviations.
• Work closely with design team members to ensure design documents are completed according to deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering team in making any necessary alterations to drawings.
• Complete documentation packages and produce document sets.
• Support commissioning and start‑up activities.
• Assist with the closeout of projects and completion of project metrics.
• Manage and report personal progress against planned project budgets and schedules.
• Assist project managers and client account managers with business development duties as required.
• Complete other relevant duties as required.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Client service oriented.
• Proactive with an eagerness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Analytical thinker and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Dependable self‑starter.

Position Conditions

Job is performed in an office environment / hybrid or remote but must be within Alberta.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.

Work schedule

Work‑life balance with flexible Mon – Fri work week schedule options.

Office

Modern new office facilities, free parking, conveniently located near amenities and public transit.

Benefits

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Healthcare spending account, RRSP plan, wellness days and paid holidays. We foster a great culture, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and membership fees paid.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with training and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the number of applicants, only those moving to the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.