Senior Electrical Drafter / Designer - Vancouver

Ausenco Careers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Drafter/Designer. Join a dynamic team in the North American mining industry, where you'll contribute to critical phases of innovative projects. This role offers hands-on experience in electrical design, from basic engineering to detailed construction documents. With a focus on sustainability and a commitment to individual growth, this company provides a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to embrace challenges and make a real impact, this is the perfect place for you!

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Hybrid work model

Holistic wellness programs

Accessible leadership team

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in electrical design and drafting.
• Familiarity with industry codes like NEC, NFPA, NEMA, and API standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical power and instrumentation systems.
• Create detailed design drawings and models using CAD software.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D Design (Smart Plant 3D)

Electrical Engineering

Plant Design

Client-facing Experience

Leadership Skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Technician's diploma

Tools

Smart Plant 3D

SPEL (Smart Plant Electrical)

SPI (Smart Plant Instrumentation)

Microstation

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what's possible in some of the world's most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for an Electrical Drafter / Designer to join our Minerals & Metals Business line in the Vancouver office. Join our team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About the Role :

• Develop electrical power and instrumentation & control systems and perform a variety of functions including, plant design, calculations, 3D modelling and detailed design drawings.
• Prepare and create common deliverables include single-lines, medium and low voltage distribution, e-house layouts, equipment lists, grounding and lighting layouts, schematic and interconnection diagrams, control systems drawings, cable tray and equipment layouts, cable schedules, cable block diagrams, loop sheets and panel layouts.
• Create instrument junction box drawings with parts lists
• Create loop drawings, control architectural and other types of communication diagrams
• Create electrical material take-off (MTO) for lighting, grounding cable tray, underground conduits, etc.
• Develop models, design and drafting, using advanced modeling and assembly practices within a 3D solid modeling CAD (Smart plant) and AutoCAD Electrical environment
• Work under the direction of Electrical Engineers to develop working drawings from conceptual layout to detailed construction document packages for submission.
• Use thorough knowledge of electrical codes and standards in everyday design work.
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers and designers. Oversee the quality of engineering drawings and documentation

Qualifications :

• Electrical Engineering Technician's diploma or equivalent, with 10-15 years' work experience
• 12+ years' experience in a multidisciplinary EPC / EPCM environment; experience in a gold? concentrator design project will be an asset.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, NEMA and API STANDARDS.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, 3D Design (Smart Plant 3D), SPEL (Smart Plant Electrical) and SPI (Smart Plant Instrumentation), Microstation
• Technical competence and strong attention to detail.
• Proven leadership skills
• Client-facing experience

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer :

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance - Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range : $95,000 - $120,000

Expected Salary : Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.