Intermediate / Senior Electrical Designer

TWD; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the oil and gas industry is seeking an Intermediate / Senior Electrical Designer with expertise in Minerals & Metals to join their team in Burlington, Canada. This role involves designing electrical layouts, preparing high voltage diagrams, and providing technical guidance. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience and a degree or diploma in electrical technology. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Minerals & Metals industry.
• Thorough knowledge of hazardous area electrical systems.
• Ability to coach and assist team members.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical layouts for various systems.
• Prepare high voltage single line/3-line diagrams.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level design personnel.

Skills

Design of electrical layouts

3D software experience

Strong field experience

Knowledge of CEC and NEC codes

Expertise in E&I design practices

Education

Degree or diploma in electrical technology

Job description

Overview

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 also be responsible for the preparation of project specifications.

Responsibilities

• 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


• 3D software experience


• Ability to coach and assist team members


• Strong field experience in operating facilities


• Familiar 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 list, voltage drop calculation, cable schedule, equipment list and bill of materials


• Thorough in design of cable tray system, 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