Intermediate to Senior Electrical Designer

Polaris Engineering is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Electrical Designer to join our Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience for oil & gas facilities and power generation and asset.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

- Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including:

- Single line diagrams

- Schematics and wiring diagrams

- Lighting layouts

- Power distribution drawings

- Cable tray routing

- Grounding layouts

- Motor control and equipment layouts

- Integration with other disciplines (Piping, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation, etc.).

Technical Expertise

- Apply knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry practices (e.g., CEC, CSA, IEEE).

- Support engineering with load lists, equipment specifications, and review of vendor data.

- Ensure designs align with project scope, quality standards, and client requirements.

- Leadership & Coordination

- Coordinate and review work from junior designers and drafters; provide mentorship and technical guidance.

- Participate in model reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and client technical discussions.

- Support the development of estimates, schedules, and work plans for electrical design activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

- Minimum 5 to 10+ years of electrical design experience within EPCM environments.

- Strong experience with AutoCAD.

- Demonstrated understanding of electrical power distribution (LV/MV), grounding, lighting, MCCs, motor control, cable tray design, and hazardous area classifications.

- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Candidates must reside in Calgary or the local area as this will be an in-office position.

Please forward a copy of your resume to: ralph.tobias@polariseng.com

No phone calls or drop-ins, please. While we thank those who apply for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2E 7P1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person