Senior Electrical Designer

At CANUSA EPC, we are a leader in the design and engineering industry, providing innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Electrical Designer.

As an Electrical Designer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our engineering team by creating detailed technical drawings and electrical designs for various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Be self-sufficient or nearly self-sufficient in developing construction drawings for electrical, control, and instrumentation systems primarily on Oil & Gas Facilities.

- Manage concurrent projects / deliverables, prioritizing deliverables effectively to meet tight deadlines and competing demands. Ability to delegate tasks appropriately to team

- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to develop cohesive designs and complete drawing packages aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.

- Verify drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications and industry standards. Review and adhere to CANUSA EPC Design standards and/or client design standards.

- Design and optimize the spatial arrangement of electrical equipment within buildings to ensure functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

- Develop detailed 3D models while actively coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and accurate design outcomes.

- Conduct thorough checks of internal drawings and provide actionable feedback on vendor drawings to maintain design quality and alignment with project standards.

- Building full electrical and instrumentation packages for industrial facilities based on a provided load list, one line diagram, P&ID set, and plot plan.

- Supporting the PDC / substation group as needed with drafting / designing

Experience in:

- Area Classification

- Cable schedule development

o Cable sizing, voltage drop calculation, and conduit fill calculations a plus

- Electrical and instrumentation location plans and cable / conduit routing

o Both above ground and underground

- Grounding plans

- Cable tray details, duct bank details

- One line development based on a load list

o OCPD sizing a plus

- Panel schedules

- I/O list development based on a set of P&IDs

- Motor starter / VFD schematics

- Heat trace design

- Lighting design / layouts

- Contactor panel design

- Control panel design, including panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets

- Instrument junction box design

- Network architecture diagrams

- Power Distribution Centers (PDCs)

- Three-line diagram design a plus

Requirements:

- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent qualification.

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) design within oil and gas facility environments.

- Working knowledge with API and NFPA, regulations and standards.

- Demonstrated passion and experience in mentoring and guiding junior drafters and designers.

- Skilled in 3D modeling and design tools used in multidisciplinary engineering projects.

- Highly motivated, self-directed, and thrives in both independent and collaborative team settings.

- Advanced ability to use AutoCAD and CADworx

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team at CANUSA EPC.

CANUSA EPC is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00-$68.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2P 2W2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Drafting: 7 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-11