Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description
We are seeking a Electrical Designer to support the delivery of large-scale mining, energy, and infrastructure projects, ranging from feasibility studies through detailed engineering and execution. This individual will play a key role in developing electrical design deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and providing technical leadership to other designers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and produce electrical design deliverables from feasibility and conceptual design through detailed engineering.
- Lead and coordinate the work of electrical designers to meet project schedules and deliverable requirements.
- Work closely with lead electrical engineers, project engineers, and engineering managers to coordinate design activities.
- Review and check electrical drawings and models produced by other designers for accuracy and quality.
- Develop electrical layouts and designs using 2D and 3D design platforms.
- Perform 3D model coordination and clash detection with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and other disciplines.
- Develop 3D models for electrical equipment, cable trays, underground duct banks, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Produce detailed drawings, layouts, sketches, and supporting design documentation.
- Support electrical material take-offs (MTOs) and quantity estimates using 3D models, drawings, and project data.
- Assist with cable sizing considerations, voltage drop, cable fill, and underground duct calculations.
- Participate in formal electrical design reviews and resolve technical design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct site walk-downs and field measurements to verify existing conditions and support brownfield design activities.
- Apply applicable electrical codes and standards, including CEC, CSA, IEEE, NEC, and IEC requirements.
- Mentor junior and intermediate designers and provide guidance on design standards, workflows, and quality.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces and contribute to the development of practical engineering solutions.
Essential Skills
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related electrical engineering/design discipline.
- 7+ years of electrical design experience, ideally supporting major industrial projects.
- Experience working on mining, metals, power, energy, petrochemical, refinery, or other heavy industrial projects.
- Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environment.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, layouts, equipment, cable routing, cable trays, and underground duct banks.
- Strong 2D and 3D electrical design capabilities.
- Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
- Experience with Bentley-based design environments, including OpenPlant or similar 3D platforms.
- Understanding of electrical design standards, workflows, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
- Previous site experience including walk-downs, field measurements, and/or commissioning support.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- C.E.T. / C.Tech. designation, or actively working toward certification.
- Experience with Bentley BRCM (Bentley Raceway and Cable Management).
- Strong experience with MicroStation and Bentley-based project environments.
- Previous experience supporting large-scale mining or heavy industrial projects.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior and intermediate designers.
- Ability to delegate design activities and coordinate deliverables across a design team.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills.
Work Environment
This is a full-time position with access to the company office closest to the employees location across Canada. Office options include Ontario (Mississauga, Niagara Falls, Oakville, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Bowmanville), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), British Columbia (Vancouver, Kitimat), Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), Manitoba (Winnipeg), Quebec (Montreal, Sorel-Tracy, Baie-Comeau, Saguenay/Jonquière, Trois-Rivières), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Nova Scotia (Halifax, Sydney), and Newfoundland & Labrador (St. Johns).
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Mississauga,ON.
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