Senior to Principal Electrical Designer

Worley; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead development and delivery of electrical design and drafting for major industrial projects. The role involves producing high-quality deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring other designers.

The incumbent will support projects from concept through commissioning and start-up, ensuring alignment with client requirements, company standards, and regulatory codes.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in electrical design and drafting on EPC or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control, and hazardous area design.
• Proficiency with SPEL, AutoCAD, MicroStation; familiarity with 3D design systems is a plus.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical design and drafting for major industrial projects.
• Develop, coordinate and review HV/LV electrical deliverables and schematics.
• Review cable routing, tray/conduit layouts, grounding, lighting, and substation designs.
• Perform electrical design calculations for sizing, routing, and illumination.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and automation teams; participate in 3D model reviews.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to designers and drafters.
• Participate in client and internal design reviews for constructability and compliance.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Identify and resolve issues, changes, and discrepancies while meeting schedule and budget.
• Maintain project documentation and QA/QC procedures; communicate with clients and vendors.

Skills

HV/LV distribution

Motor control & VFDs

Lighting design

Grounding & bonding

Cable systems

Hazardous area design

3D design reviews

Leadership

Independent work

Professional designation welcome

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

P.Eng./C.E.T. preferred

Tools

SPEL

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AVEVA 2D/3D

SP3D

PDMS

PDS/EERWAY

DIALux

AGi32

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

The Senior to Principal Electrical Designer will provide technical expertise and leadership in the development and delivery of electrical design and drafting services for major industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and reviewing high-quality electrical design deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and clients, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to other designers. The role will support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and FEED through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical design and drafting services for major industrial projects, meeting company, client, project, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and review HV/LV electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, wiring and control schematics, equipment and electrical room layouts, and installation details.
• Develop and review cable schedules, cable routing, tray and conduit layouts, duct bank layouts, grounding and bonding, lightning protection, lighting and small power, substation and switchyard layouts, and hazardous area electrical designs.
• Perform and review electrical design calculations, including cable selection and sizing, cable tray sizing, cable pulling, duct bank, and lighting calculations using applicable design software.
• Coordinate electrical design with process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, automation, and other disciplines to ensure integrated project designs, and participate in 3D model reviews.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to electrical designers and drafting teams, including work coordination, design reviews, quality assurance, and mentorship.
• Participate in client and internal design reviews, providing technical input on design, drafting, constructability, maintainability, operability, and compliance requirements.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up, including equipment requisitions, technical bid evaluations, vendor documentation, and resolution of site and technical queries.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, scope changes, and discrepancies between client requirements, project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes, while delivering work within schedule and budget requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with quality assurance, document control, and project procedures, while communicating effectively with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in electrical design and drafting, preferably within an EPC, engineering consulting, or industrial project environment.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical design on major industrial projects, including energy, oil & gas, mining, chemicals, power, or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical design systems, workflows, standards, project procedures, and document management processes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting, developing, coordinating, and reviewing complex electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control and VFDs, lighting, grounding and bonding, lightning protection, cable systems, and hazardous area electrical design.
• Proficiency with SPEL, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Experience with AVEVA 2D/3D, SP3D, PDMS, PDS/EERWAY, or similar 3D design systems is an asset.
• Experience participating in 3D model reviews.
• Experience with lighting calculation software such as AGi32 or DIALux is an asset.
• Strong communication, coordination, technical problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional designation or certification such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA, or equivalent is preferred.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $102,682 to $160,630.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.