The Role
The Electrical Designer leads design efforts for electrical systems, prepares deliverables, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with industry standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Equinox Engineering is seeking a high-intermediate to Senior Electrical Designer to join our multidisciplinary Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience, strong 3D modelling capabilities, and proven design lead experience within oil & gas, pipelines, and industrial facilities. This role will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design packages, coordinating with engineering and drafting teams, and providing technical mentorship within the group
Key Responsibilities
Design & Drafting
- Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including:
- Single line diagrams
- Schematics and wiring diagrams
- Lighting layouts
- Power distribution drawings
- Cable tray routing
- Grounding layouts
- Motor control and equipment layouts
- Perform 3D modelling of electrical systems in accordance with project standards.
- Develop and maintain design models and ensure integration with other disciplines (Piping, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation, etc.).
Technical Expertise
- Apply knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry practices (e.g., CEC, CSA, IEEE).
- Support engineering with load lists, equipment specifications, and review of vendor data.
- Ensure designs align with project scope, quality standards, and client requirements.
- Leadership & Coordination
- Act as Design Lead for electrical design scopes as required.
- Coordinate and review work from junior designers and drafters; provide mentorship and technical guidance.
- Participate in model reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and client technical discussions.
- Support the development of estimates, schedules, and work plans for electrical design activities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum 10+ years of electrical design experience within EPC or industrial project environments.
- Strong 3D modelling experience (e.g., SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, CADWorx, or equivalent).
- Previous Lead Designer experience overseeing design deliverables and guiding drafting teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of electrical power distribution (LV/MV), grounding, lighting, MCCs, motor control, cable tray design, and hazardous area classifications.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with engineers, project managers, and clients.
About
Established in 1997, Equinox is a distinguished EPCM service provider globally. Our wide-ranging portfolio includes Sweet and Sour Gas Processing Facilities, Heavy and Conventional Oil Production, Steam Pipeline Systems, and an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facilities and pipelines, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, and Landfill Gas (LFG) initiatives.
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of electrical design experience
- Strong 3D modeling experience
- Lead Designer experience overseeing design deliverables
- Understanding of electrical power distribution, grounding, lighting, MCCs
- Strong communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) firm headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Established in 1997, the company specializes in facility and pipeline projects for the hydrocarbon industry, including natural gas, conventional oil, and heavy oil. They also provide services for power generation, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure, delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective engineering solutions across Canada, the United States, Australia, and India.
