Intermediate and Senior Electrical and Control Designers

Lauren Services

Electrical & Controls Designer for EPCM firm in energy sector. Focused on designing electrical and control systems with a collaborative team.

Posted 4/25/2026contractVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$65 - CA$85 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll take ownership of EIC design packages from concept through IFC, including: Electrical & control system design and drafting
Cable tray layouts, power & lighting, grounding, and area layouts
Single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O loop drawings
Control panel layouts, marshalling cabinets, PLC/DCS interfaces
3D modelling and coordinated layouts (AutoCAD / AutoCAD 3D)
Electrical load lists, cable schedules, equipment lists, BOMs
Design calculations (voltage drop, lighting levels, tray fill, heat trace)
Review scope and design quality with a critical, experienced eye
Coordinate across disciplines to keep designs clean and buildable
Catch issues early, ask good questions, and contribute solutions
Support quality control and help set the design bar for the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Diploma in Electrical Design or Electrical Engineering Technology
Solid experience in electrical + controls design for industrial / energy projects
Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
Confidence using AutoCAD (3D experience is a big plus)
Experience with control systems, instrumentation, and interface points
The ability to manage multiple deliverables without things slipping
If you’re senior, you likely: Mentor others naturally and raise design quality around you
Understand EPCM workflows and how design decisions impact construction
If you’re intermediate, you likely: Take ownership of your work and want more responsibility
Are ready to stretch into more complex systems and coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model – flexibility without losing team connection
Supportive leadership and realistic project schedules
A culture where good ideas are welcome, regardless of title
Room to grow—technically, professionally, and long‑term

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical designcontrol system designdrafting3D modellingdesign calculationssingle line diagramsschematicswiring diagramsPLC interfacesDCS interfaces

Soft Skills

ownershipcritical thinkingcoordinationproblem-solvingmentoringresponsibilityattention to detailcommunicationtime managementquality control

Certifications

Diploma in Electrical DesignElectrical Engineering Technology