Senior Electrical Designer

Wood

Senior Electrical Designer supporting global clients in mining projects through electrical systems design and layout. Focused on innovative solutions and team collaboration across Canada and the US.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$136,000 - CA$187,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
Review project documents for scope, presentation and technical accuracy.

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.
Minimum 15 years' experience in electrical design for mining, metallurgical or heavy industrial projects from prefeasibility to detailed engineering.
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply it in designs.
Proven expertise using AVEVA E3D.
Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.

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 with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
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 calculationscable tray layoutslighting designgrounding designpower layoutssingle line diagramsschematicswiring diagrams3D modelling

Soft Skills

quality controltechnical accuracypresentation skills

Certifications

Electrical Engineering Technology programDesign / Drafting (CAD) program