Intermediate / Senior Electrical Designer

TWD Technologies Ltd.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Designer with expertise in the Minerals & Metals sector. This exciting opportunity involves designing electrical layouts, preparing specifications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on innovative projects. You will play a crucial role in developing high voltage diagrams, cable schedules, and control schematics while mentoring junior team members. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of significant projects in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Minerals & Metals industry.
• Thorough understanding of hazardous area electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical layouts for various systems including substations and E-Houses.
• Prepare 3D models for HV electrical equipment and cable trays.

Skills

Electrical Design

3D Software Experience

Field Experience

Coaching and Team Assistance

Knowledge of CEC and NEC Codes

Hazardous Area Electrical Systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Technology

Diploma in Electrical Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical Design Software

Job description

Intermediate / Senior Electrical Designer

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 / Senior Electrical Designer with Minerals & Metals experience to join our team in Ontario (GTA or Burlington). The Intermediate / Senior Electrical Designer will be responsible for the preparation of project specifications.

Duties:

• Design of electrical layouts for cable raceways, lighting, electrical grounding and lightning protection systems, substations, E-Houses, and heat tracing elements.
• Design and develop high voltage (230 kV+) single line/3-line diagrams as instructed by Engineers.
• Prepare 3D model for HV electrical equipment, underground ducts, and cable trays.
• Prepare equipment list and load list for the entire project.
• Design electrical heat tracing system and prepare bill of materials.
• Design and develop control schematics for motors, switchgear, and plant lighting systems.
• Prepare cable schedules, panel schedules, and termination drawings in consultation with single line diagrams and vendor drawings.
• Review vendor drawings for MCC, switchgear, UPS, and other electrical equipment as required.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level design/drafting personnel and review completed assignments for accuracy.
• Interface with other disciplines (civil and mechanical) on design and multidiscipline packages; prepare electrical area classification drawings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

If you would like to apply for this position, respond directly to this ad for consideration. We thank all applicants that apply for this role, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Oil and Gas