Electrical Designer

Wood

Electrical Designer providing design and technical support for layout and specification of electrical systems for mining projects. Collaborating with teams across Canada and the US in a hybrid work model.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$58 - CA$65 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Department Manager, and working alongside other team members locally and across the country.
Provide design and technical support for the layout, design and specification of electrical systems for industrial plants and related infrastructure support for a wide variety of projects.
Complete Design and Drafting for Electrical packages including, but not limited to, cable tray layouts, lighting and grounding, power layouts, equipment lists, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, 3D modelling.
Implement project CAD procedures and guidelines.
Design calculations which include voltage drop, lighting levels, cable tray fill and heat trace wattage.
Check layouts, review overall presentation, and maintain quality control of all designs and packages presented.
Establish good working relationships and communicate with area leads, department managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to coordinate, ensuring the compatibility of design.
Develop and enhance project CAD systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an Electrical Engineering Technology program, or of a related Design / Drafting (CAD) program with relevant experience in electrical design.
Registered as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) with the applicable organization in your jurisdiction is preferred.
Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical design for mining, metallurgical or similar process industries.
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply it in designs.
Proven expertise using AutoCAD and 3D design / drafting, preferably AutoCAD 3D and AVEVA E3D.
Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with databases is beneficial, preferably AVEVA Electrical.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.
Able to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks in a highly scheduled environment.
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.
Experience with lighting design/calculation software for industrial facilities is beneficial, preferably DIALux and/or AGi32.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary: Hourly rate range for this position is CAD $58.00 - $65.00 per hour. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical designdesign calculations3D modellinglighting designcable tray layoutspower layoutsschematicswiring diagramsquality controldrafting

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam playerindependent workresponsibilitytime managementrelationship buildingcoordinationproblem solvingattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.)Electrical Engineering Technology degree