Principal Electrical Designer

Senior to Principal Electrical Designer | Lead Major Industrial Projects Across Western Canada
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Designer in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC/EPCM) | Industrial Engineering in Calgary, Alberta.
Join a growing engineering team delivering complex industrial projects across mining, energy, oil & gas, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors. This senior technical role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design activities, mentor junior designers, and contribute throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and FEED studies through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
Total rewards:

• $130000.00 - $180000.00 annually
• Earn a competitive salary of $130,000 to $180,000+ based on experience
• Join a growing and technically respected engineering team
• Work on major industrial projects across Western Canada
• Contribute throughout the full project lifecycle from FEED to start-up
• Lead complex and high-profile multidisciplinary project work
• Mentor and develop junior designers and technical team members
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and project professionals
• Access long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities

A typical day:

• Lead the development and review of electrical design deliverables for industrial facilities
• Design HV/LV power distribution systems, substations, switchyards, and electrical infrastructure
• Perform and review cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting, and related design calculations
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings
• Provide technical mentorship and quality oversight to designers and drafting teams
• Support procurement activities, vendor coordination, and technical bid evaluations
• Resolve technical issues throughout engineering, construction, and commissioning phases

Successful candidates will have:

• Hold a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting, or a related discipline
• Bring significant electrical design experience within EPC, EPCM, consulting, or industrial environments
• Demonstrate extensive experience supporting mining, oil & gas, power, chemicals, or infrastructure projects
• Possess strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and cable systems
• Apply experience with industrial facility design and multidisciplinary project execution
• Utilize SPEL, AutoCAD, and MicroStation for electrical design and drafting activities
• Leverage experience with AVEVA 2D/3D, SP3D, PDMS, PDS/EERWAY, or similar 3D platforms as an asset
• Hold or be eligible for a professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA, or equivalent

This posting is for an active opening.
Interested?
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