Sr. Electrical Designer

Propak•Airdrie, AB

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides design services by gathering information, making studies, computing calculations, and preparing detailed design and deliverables in accordance with project requirements. Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals. Coordinates design criteria with engineering providing layout skid packages including MCC building, cable tray and lighting layouts, and motor schematic drawings. Investigates pertinent design factors, such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to codes, regulations, and standards, procedures, specifications, critical interface compatibility, productibility aspects, and dimensional accuracy of calculations. Checks for conformity to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and economy of fabrication and identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies. Coordinates assigned engineering and design work with other project groups. Recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers. Participates in project planning and execution, man-hour estimation, and schedule development. Supervises and provides technical direction to intermediate and junior designers.

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent education and experience
15 years of directly related experience in electrical design of oil and gas processing facilities with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Canadian industry
5 years’ checking experience
Experience with an EPC work environment
Fabrication shop designing and checking experience
Proficiency in latest version of AutoCAD
3+ years’ experience with 2D Acad
Experience with Autodesk programs including AutoCAD and Inventor
Familiarity with CEC, NEC industry regulations, and standards
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong command of the English language
Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills
Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
Adaptable to changing demands
Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives
Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills
Ability to interpret and utilize complex information
Detail-oriented
Ability to monitor the quality of own work
Advanced mathematics and science skills
Problem solving
Ability to resolve technical problems
Ability to create systems for checking accuracy
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Must work in a team environment
Attends meetings and liaises with Electrical Designers and Checkers, multidisciplinary Designers and Drafters, Engineering, and Fabrication
Confers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering information
May be required to prepare internal reports
Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures
Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance
Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed procedures
Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc.
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment
Must wear company-standard PPE when entering fabrication shops or visiting project sites. Project site PPE includes CSA approved steel toed boots and long pants
Walking on uneven ground is to be expected at project sites
Undertakes effective daily planning to assure tasks are completed on time
Maintains a professional attitude under time constraints and changing priorities
Approaches work methodically and with precision
The outcome of the work is complete and error free
Identifies proper standards and codes
Consistently monitors the accuracy of work performed by self and others
Contacts appropriate departments and personnel in order to resolve discrepancies
Work processes are monitored and evaluated and new work procedures are developed if necessary
Reports are error free and professionally presented within the scope of the position
Understands and follows written and oral directions
Exhibits strong analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with diverse individuals
Ability to communicate complex information and ideas and provide clear explanations to internal and external clients
Ensures the flow of information in all necessary directions at the right time
Can read, interpret, and utilize complex materials, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specifications
Has a positive working relationship with other staff
Willing to work toward the company’s goals and timelines
Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe
Effectively deals with changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional manner
Demonstrates the ability to learn new systems and procedures
Offers additional assistance when required
Demonstrates ability to gather information and make independent decisions within the scope of the position
Keeps abreast of new technology, systems, processes, and regulations
Able to find innovative solutions to problems through research, testing, and analysis

Nice To Haves

ASET membership is an asset
2-3 years’ experience with 3D CADWorx
2-3 years’ experience with 3D CADWorx
Experience with Autodesk programs including AutoCAD and Inventor
The work is performed in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries
Coping with frequent interruption and changing priorities
Required to attend meetings at other buildings

Responsibilities

Provides design services by gathering information, making studies, computing calculations, and preparing detailed design and deliverables in accordance with project requirements
Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations
Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals
Coordinates design criteria with engineering providing layout skid packages including MCC building, cable tray and lighting layouts, and motor schematic drawings
Investigates pertinent design factors, such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements
Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to codes, regulations, and standards, procedures, specifications, critical interface compatibility, productibility aspects, and dimensional accuracy of calculations
Checks for conformity to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and economy of fabrication and identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies
Coordinates assigned engineering and design work with other project groups
Recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers
Participates in project planning and execution, man-hour estimation, and schedule development
Supervises and provides technical direction to intermediate and junior designers