Electrical Designer

Mining Engineering Co-op Manager, McGill University

Board of Directors - Women in Mining, Canada. Recruitment Specialist, DRA Global

DRA Global Limited is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals, and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in mining, minerals processing, and related non-process infrastructure such as water and energy solutions.

DRA operates across all major mining regions with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, the USA, and Asia-Pacific.

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical Designer - ECI to support our Toronto or Montreal multi-discipline engineering and project design activities across concept studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility stages, EPCM projects, and EPC project execution.

This role focuses on producing precise, fit-for-purpose EC&I drawings and 3D models, supporting engineers with technical documentation, and ensuring drawing deliverables meet project quality, schedule, and system requirements.

This role supports multi-discipline design teams by preparing high-quality EC&I drawings and ensuring documentation is delivered in alignment with DRA procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Prepare and modify drawings to meet client, engineering, and project requirements.
• Create drawings including Single Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Schematics, Block Plans, Layouts, Cable Racking and Routing, Block Diagrams, Connection Diagrams, Hook-Up Diagrams, Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, and symbol libraries.
• Work proficiently with relevant software such as AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and Vault.
• Apply drawing office standards, workflows, and quality procedures consistently.
• Manage drawing properties and documentation workflows within Vault.

Time Management

• Manage drawing production within assigned man-hour budgets.
• Deliver drawings in a cost-effective, efficient manner.
• Ensure deliverables meet project schedule commitments.
• Report any anticipated or actual drawing budget overruns.

Quality Management

• Ensure all drawings meet DRA, client, and project standards and applicable codes.
• Produce accurate and complete drawings with appropriate self-checking practices.
• Maintain high-quality output through proper use of software and adherence to established QA processes.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement within the drawing office.

Communications

• Interpret instructions from discipline engineers and drawing office management accurately.
• Liaise with engineering and design teams to ensure alignment with project requirements and schedules.
• Identify design or scope changes and communicate timely updates to engineering and drawing office management.
• Ensure clear and professional communication during handovers of drawings and related information.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Diploma or higher.
• Degree or BTech in Engineering (discipline-specific) considered an asset.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience producing EC&I drawings using AutoCAD.
• 5+ years of experience with 3D cable racking using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Experience working within an EPCM or mining project environment.
• Familiarity with drawing office operations and documentation workflows (VAULT).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 considered beneficial.

Knowledge Areas

• Strong understanding of multi-discipline engineering environments.
• Knowledge of drawing office procedures and document control workflows.
• Understanding of EC&I standards and best practices.

Employment type

• Permanent

Seniority level

• Associate

Job function

• Consulting and Engineering

Industries

• Mining and Engineering Services

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

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