Vancouver - Senior Electrical Designer

Hatch; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to supervise a team of electrical designers and contribute to feasibility through detail design for mining, energy and infrastructure projects. You will resolve design issues, coordinate with engineers, and ensure deliverables meet schedule and safety standards.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical design, 3D design capability, and proficiency in MicroStation/AutoCAD. Vancouver-area work location and on-site collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering diploma from a recognized college.
• Minimum of ten years electrical design experience.
• Experience in large projects (mining, power, petrochemical and refinery).
• Ability to design in a 3D environment and coordinate with disciplines.
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes applicable to the project.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, PSDS or OpenPlant.
• Strong communication and team-mentoring abilities.
• Site experience including walk-downs and field measurements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Hatch safety culture and manage a team of designers.
• Coordinate with lead electrical engineer and project managers for deliverables.
• Supervise and review electrical designs for quality and schedule.
• Prepare concepts and produce detailed drawings and documentation.
• Perform 3D modeling, clash detection, and design coordination.
• Lead electrical design reviews and mentor junior designers.
• Develop 3D models for equipment, ducts and cable trays.
• Estimate quantities from 3D models and drawings, and assist with voltage drop calculations.
• Resolve design issues throughout the project lifecycle and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Field measurements

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical engineering diploma

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MicroStation PSDS

OpenPlant

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Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:102586

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking for a dynamic individual to join our Control, Automation and Electrical team who is interested in tackling challenging projects and assignments. TheSenior Electrical Designer will be responsible for supervising a team of electrical designers and assisting in the development and production of deliverables required for Mining, Energy and Infrastructure projects from Feasibility studies to Detail design. The Senior Electrical Designer will also assist in the resolution of all technical design issues and direct the activities of other designers in the team to meet project schedule objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team that takes pride in delivering quality projects.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and promote the Hatch corporate safety culture.
• Manage the schedule for a team of designers on project or program including multidiscipline interactions.
• Coordinate work with the lead electrical engineer, project and engineering managers including taking responsibility for timely release of team deliverables.
• Supervise, review, check and be responsible for quality of electrical designs performed by others in the design team.
• Prioritize project or program discipline actions for the purpose of achieving deliverable quality and adherence to schedule.
• Prepare design concepts for internal and client reviews in collaboration with engineering team.
• Produce detailed engineering design drawings and documentation for approved concepts/projects.
• Perform 3D model clash detection and coordinate electrical design with other disciplines.
• Assist in the preparation of project specific procedures (symbols, cell libraries, borders etc).
• Perform complex plant layout and electrical systems using 3D design modeling tools.
• Contribute to the development of different multidisciplinary design solutions and mentor other designers. Provide guidance on Hatch quality standards.
• Lead formal electrical design reviews and supervise the work of electrical designers.
• Develop 3D model for electrical equipment, underground ducts and cable trays.
• Responsible for electrical design work related to quantity estimation effort on project or program including direct quantity (MTO) take-off from a 3D model, 2D drawings, sketches and historical data.
• Assist with voltage drop, cable fill, underground duct calculations.
• Verify on-site condition and dimensions relating to existing facilities.
• Resolve electrical design issues throughout project lifecycle as required.
• Apply industry best practices and applicable codes and standards (IEEE, CSA, NEC, CEC, IEC, etc).
• Participate in the selection of electrical design candidates as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Electrical engineering diploma from a recognized college
• Minimum of ten years electrical design experience
• Experience within a large-projects such as mining, power, petrochemical and refinery industries, in multi-disciplinary EPCM environment.
• Ability to design in a 3D environment
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project
• Understanding of other discipline requirements
• Sound knowledge of designing electrical systems and workflows for electrical systems.
• Proficient in the use of MicroStation or AutoCAD, MicroStation PSDS and/or OpenPlant.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Site experience in walk-downs, field measurements and commissioning.

Preferred

• Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist or looking to attain certification
• Experience with Bentley BRCM
• Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPCM environment.
• Good leadership skills.
• Strong client focus.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising designers.
• Ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members.

Compensation:

Range: $105,000 - $125,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.