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Principal Electrical Designer

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

$130,000 to $180,000 CAD / year

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$130,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
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Senior to Principal Electrical Designer | Lead Major Industrial Projects Across Western CanadaAgilus 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. This senior technical role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design activities, mentor junior designers, and contribute throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and FEED studies through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up. Total rewards:$130000.00 - $180000.00 annuallyEarn a competitive salary of $130,000 to $180,000+ based on experienceJoin a growing and technically respected engineering teamWork on major industrial projects across Western CanadaContribute throughout the full project lifecycle from FEED to start-upLead complex and high-profile multidisciplinary project workMentor and develop junior designers and technical team membersCollaborate with experienced engineering and project professionalsAccess long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunitiesA typical day:Lead the development and review of electrical design deliverables for industrial facilitiesDesign HV/LV power distribution systems, substations, switchyards, and electrical infrastructurePerform and review cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting, and related design calculationsCoordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teamsParticipate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetingsProvide technical mentorship and quality oversight to designers and drafting teamsSupport procurement activities, vendor coordination, and technical bid evaluationsResolve technical issues throughout engineering, construction, and commissioning phasesSuccessful candidates will have:Hold a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting, or a related disciplineBring significant electrical design experience within EPC, EPCM, consulting, or industrial environmentsDemonstrate extensive experience supporting mining, oil & gas, power, chemicals, or infrastructure projectsPossess strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and cable systemsApply experience with industrial facility design and multidisciplinary project executionUtilize SPEL, AutoCAD, and MicroStation for electrical design and drafting activitiesLeverage experience with AVEVA 2D/3D, SP3D, PDMS, PDS/EERWAY, or similar 3D platforms as an assetHold or be eligible for a professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA, or equivalentThis posting is for an active opening. Interested? Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.

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Responsibilities

The Principal Electrical Designer at Agilus will lead electrical design work and reviews for industrial facilities, including power distribution, substations and cable systems. The role also coordinates with engineering, construction and commissioning teams and mentors other designers.

Requirements

Candidates need a degree or diploma in electrical engineering, engineering technology, design or drafting, plus significant electrical design experience on industrial or EPC projects. Strong knowledge of HV/LV systems and design software is required, and a professional designation such as P.Eng. or C.E.T. is held or pursued.

Skills

  • SPEL
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • AVEVA 2D/3D
  • SP3D
  • PDMS
  • PDS/EERWAY
  • HV/LV power distribution
  • Motor control
  • VFDs
  • Grounding
  • Lighting design
  • Cable sizing
  • Cable tray sizing
  • Substation design
  • Switchyard design
  • Design review
  • Constructability review
  • Technical mentorship
  • Procurement support
  • Vendor coordination
  • Technical bid evaluation
  • Multidisciplinary project management

Benefits

  • Long-term career growth

Categories

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • Electrical design
  • Principal Electrical Designer
  • EPC
  • EPCM
  • Industrial engineering
  • FEED
  • HV/LV power distribution
  • Substation design
  • Cable sizing
  • SPEL
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • AVEVA
  • SP3D
  • PDMS
  • PDS/EERWAY
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Calgary
  • Western Canada

Seniority

Senior

Licences and certifications

  • P.Eng.
  • C.E.T.
  • ASET
  • APEGA

Tools

  • SPEL
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • AVEVA 2D/3D
  • SP3D
  • PDMS
  • PDS/EERWAY

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Design
  • Drafting

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