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Junior Electrical Designer
Hatch
Saskatoon, SK
Hatch is seeking a Junior Electrical Designer new graduate to join our Project Delivery Group. Reporting to the Control, Automation & Electrical discipline lead Engineer, you will support…
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Junior Electrical Designer
BBA Consultants
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Join BBA and make the most of your experience by actively contributing to the various stages of Electrical Discipline. We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Corporate…
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Lead Electrical Designer
Airswift
Calgary, AB
Contract
Airswift is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to work in either Calgary and Vancouver for ne of our clients, a major multinational EPC.
Added 25 days ago
Electrical Designer
Airswift
Vancouver, BC
Contract
Airswift is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to work on a long term assignment with a major EPC in Vancouver, BC.
Added 22 days ago
Sr. Specialist, Electrical Designer
L3Harris Technologies
Hamilton, ON · Waterdown, ON
Provide technical guidance to team members and mentorship to new hires and junior Electrical Engineers.
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Designer - Electrical
Smith + Andersen
Ottawa, ON
…where they live, work, and learn, join Smith + Andersen as a Designer at our Ottawa office. You will gain hands-on experience across system design, technical analysis, and multidisciplinary…
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Electrical Designer
JENOPTIK AG
Barrie, ON
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an ELECTRICAL DESIGNER to join our team.
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Electrical Designer
Prodomax Automation Ltd.
Barrie, ON
Full-time
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an ELECTRICAL DESIGNER to join our team.
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Senior Electrical Designer
Kleinfelder
Calgary, AB
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Designer
Kleinfelder
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Designer
Kleinfelder Inc
Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB
Full-time
We are looking to hire Senior Electrical Designer. The Senior Electrical Designer must have excellent electrical design skills, including experience in single line diagrams, power…
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Lead Electrical Designer
Worley
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
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Lead Electrical Designer
Worley
Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
As a Lead Electrical Designer, you will provide technical and design leadership for electrical design activities across small to medium-sized projects and work packages. You will be…
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Lead Electrical Designer
Worley
Edmonton, Alberta
Full-time
As a Lead Electrical Designer, you will provide technical and design leadership for electrical design activities across small to medium-sized projects and work packages. You will be…
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Principal Electrical Designer
Worley
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
As a Lead Electrical Designer, you will provide technical and design leadership for electrical design activities across small to medium-sized projects and work packages. You will be…
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Principal Electrical Designer
Worley
Calgary, Alberta · Edmonton, Alberta
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Designer
Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Electrical Designer / Engineer
The HIDI Group
Toronto, Ontario
Full-time
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Junior Designer, Process Controls
DMC Mining Services
Thunder Bay, ON
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Designer
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Full-time
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Electrical & Instrumentation Designer
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Full-time
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Senior VDC Designer, Electrical Construction
Plan Group Inc.
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Full-time
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Principal Electrical Designer
Worley
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
Supporting and mentoring junior designers and engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the electrical design team.
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Principal Electrical Designer
Worley
Calgary, Alberta · Edmonton, Alberta
Full-time
Supporting and mentoring junior designers and engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the electrical design team.
Added 1 month ago
Senior Electrical Designer – Burlington, ON
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Burlington, ON
Contract
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Airswift

Lead Electrical Designer

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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Original job description

Airswift is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to work in either Calgary and Vancouver for ne of our clients, a major multinational EPC.

The Lead Electrical Designer will support ongoing engineering activities on an open ended contract and will follow a 5/40 work schedule.

The role will be performed onsite within the client’s Calgary or Vancouver offices, where the successful candidate will provide day to day leadership, oversight, and technical coordination for electrical design deliverables across small to medium sized projects and multidisciplinary work packages.

Position Overview

The Lead Electrical Designer will be responsible for providing technical direction and hands on design expertise while overseeing the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of electrical design outputs. Working closely with Electrical Engineers, designers from other disciplines, project leadership, and client stakeholders, the Lead Electrical Designer will guide a small team, ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and support constructible, safe, and cost effective design solutions for industrial projects across the energy, chemicals, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Leadership

Lead the preparation and delivery of electrical design packages, including:

Electrical layouts, routing, and installation drawings
Cable tray and conduit layouts
Equipment location plans
Lighting, grounding, and earthing layouts
Hazardous area plans (as applicable)

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and oversight to Electrical Designers and Design Technologists.
Review, check, and validate design deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
Ensure all electrical designs satisfy relevant codes and standards (CSA, NEC, IEC, client specifications).
Translate engineering inputs into detailed drawings and 3D model updates in collaboration with Electrical Engineers.

Project & Team Leadership

Coordinate and lead day to day design activities for a small electrical design team.
Assign tasks, monitor progress, and support schedule and budget adherence.
Act as the primary contact for all electrical design matters within assigned projects or scopes.
Participate in planning sessions, design reviews, model reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
Support construction, procurement, and commissioning teams by providing guidance related to installation, constructability, and execution planning.

Coordination & Collaboration

Work closely with piping, mechanical, civil/structural, instrumentation, and process design teams to ensure integrated and clash free designs.
Support multidisciplinary 3D model reviews and interface management.
Incorporate client feedback and manage design changes in accordance with project change control procedures.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Promote a proactive safety culture by incorporating safe access, maintenance, and constructability considerations into all design activities.
Contribute to improving electrical design standards, templates, tools, and workflows.
Mentor junior designers through hands on support, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Training

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or a related discipline.

Experience

Extensive background in electrical design within engineering, EPC/EPCM, or industrial project environments.
Demonstrated experience leading small electrical design teams or acting as a discipline design lead.
Strong exposure to industrial facilities such as oil and gas, chemicals, mining, power, or heavy infrastructure.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with industry design tools (AutoCAD, SmartPlant, AVEVA E3D, Revit, or similar platforms).
Strong understanding of electrical systems layout and installation, including cable management, grounding/earthing, lighting, and equipment layouts.
Familiarity with relevant electrical codes and standards (CSA, NEC, IEC).
Ability to interpret engineering documents, datasheets, vendor drawings, and technical specifications.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Proven capability to lead, mentor, and coordinate designers in a project environment.
Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with project leadership.
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and delivery of electrical design packages and provide technical oversight for a small team of designers. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, clash-free designs for industrial projects in energy, chemicals, and mining sectors.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field with extensive experience in EPC/industrial project environments. Must be proficient in industry design tools like AutoCAD or AVEVA E3D and have a strong understanding of electrical codes such as CSA and NEC.

Skills

Electrical Design
Technical Leadership
AutoCAD
SmartPlant
AVEVA E3D
Revit
CSA Standards
NEC Standards
IEC Standards
3D Modeling
Cable Management
Grounding and Earthing
Hazardous Area Planning
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Project Management
Mentoring

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Keywords

Electrical Design
EPC
EPCM
AutoCAD
SmartPlant
AVEVA E3D
Revit
CSA
NEC
IEC
Cable Tray
Conduit Layouts
Grounding
Earthing
Hazardous Area Plans
Oil and Gas
Chemicals
Mining
Infrastructure
3D Model Review
Constructability
Technical Coordination
Electrical Layouts
Industrial Facilities
Design Deliverables

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