Principal Electrical Designer

24 hours ago

Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Agilus Work Solutions Full-time $130,000 - $180,000 Contract

Senior to Principal Electrical Designer | Lead Major Industrial Projects Across Western Canada

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Designer in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC/EPCM) | Industrial Engineering in Calgary, Alberta. Join a growing engineering team delivering complex industrial projects across mining, energy, oil & gas, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors.

Total rewards:$130000.00 - $180000.00 annually

Earn a competitive salary of $130,000 to $180,000+ based on experience

  • Join a growing and technically respected engineering team
  • Work on major industrial projects across Western Canada
  • Contribute throughout the full project lifecycle from FEED to start-up
  • Lead complex and high-profile multidisciplinary project work
  • Mentor and develop junior designers and technical team members
  • Collaborate with experienced engineering and project professionals
  • Access long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities

Typical Day

  • Lead the development and review of electrical design deliverables for industrial facilities
  • Design HV/LV power distribution systems, substations, switchyards, and electrical infrastructure
  • Perform and review cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting, and related design calculations
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
  • Participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings
  • Provide technical mentorship and quality oversight to designers and drafting teams
  • Support procurement activities, vendor coordination, and technical bid evaluations
  • Resolve technical issues throughout engineering, construction, and commissioning phases

Qualifications

  • Hold a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting, or a related discipline
  • Bring significant electrical design experience within EPC, EPCM, consulting, or industrial environments
  • Demonstrate extensive experience supporting mining, oil & gas, power, chemicals, or infrastructure projects
  • Possess strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and cable systems
  • Apply experience with industrial facility design and multidisciplinary project execution
  • Utilize SPEL, AutoCAD, and MicroStation for electrical design and drafting activities
  • Leverage experience with AVEVA 2D/3D, SP3D, PDMS, PDS/EERWAY, or similar 3D platforms as an asset
  • Hold or be eligible for a professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA, or equivalent

This posting is for an active opening.