Lead Electrical Designer

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd in Mississauga is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to join our Canada team, guiding the drafting group and coordinating with engineers to deliver high-quality electrical designs for mineral processing projects.

You will apply CAD standards (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation) and Excel, lead junior drafters, and ensure drawings meet project deliverables. Mineral processing experience and familiarity with relevant standards are a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced CAD drafting skills with Electrical focus.
• Excel proficiency is essential.
• Experience leading drafting teams on complex projects.
• Mineral processing plant experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specs (SLDs, schematics).

Responsibilities

• Apply ECG quality standards to drawings and plans.
• Lead the drafting team and coordinate with project engineers.
• Create and update SLDs, schematics, PLC diagrams, switchboard layouts, P&IDs, and design docs.
• Coordinate drafting requirements and guide junior staff.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure design deliverables.
• Review vendor documents and drawings as required.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing and site visits.
• Address technical queries with project manager and relay feedback.
• Maintain full project records and reporting.

Skills

Lead drafting team

Attention to detail

Strong verbal and written comms

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Microstation Aecosim

Excel

Job description

ECG Engineering are leaders in the Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project delivery services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling, and Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities in Australia and around the world. With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Cape Town, and beyond, ECG have the capability to design and deliver on complex projects from early study work to commissioning and handover, drawing on the expertise of senior personnel who have worked together for over 30 years.

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Designer to join our Canada team and contribute to the design of a range of mineral processing projects, providing leadership to the drafting team and working closely with engineers to deliver high quality electrical design solutions.

The Role

Based in Mississauga and working with an established design team, you will apply design and drafting standards across a range of complex electrical projects. There may also be occasional input on studies and reports from our Perth and Brisbane offices, as well as coordination with our engineering office in Manila.

Your responsibilities will span:

• Applying ECG quality standards and processes across all drawings and plans
• Working with project engineers to create and update single line diagrams, schematics, PLC logic diagrams, switchboard panel layouts, P&IDs, and project design documents
• Managing the coordination of project drafting requirements and providing guidance and support to junior drafting team members
• Monitoring site construction activities in association with engineers to ensure adherence to design deliverables
• Carrying out vendor document and drawing reviews as required
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and site visits as needed
• Addressing technical queries via the ECG Project Manager and ensuring feedback is communicated to the design team in sufficient detail
• Maintaining and controlling full project records in accordance with project requirements
• Providing reports as required by the ECG Project or Design Manager

What You Bring

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with electrical drafting CAD applications, including AutoCAD (essential) and AutoCAD Electrical, Microstation, and Microstation Aecosim (preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel (essential)
• Experience allocating work and leading drafting teams
• Mineral processing plant construction experience is an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications including standards, single line diagrams, and schematic diagrams
• Familiarity with relevant IEC and/or Australian Standards applicable to mineral processing plants
• Strong attention to detail with good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment

ECG offers a generous remuneration package and a workplace culture second to none. Our Mississauga office is a growing hub with real technical scope, an experienced global network to draw on, and a team worth being part of.