Electrical Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an Intermediate Electrical Designer for our Minerals & Metals (M&M) business focusing on supporting our global clients to deliver mining projects. This opportunity has the flexibility to be located at any of our Wood Canada Mining offices in Vancouver BC, Trail BC, Saskatoon SK or Burlington Ont.

The Role

Reporting to the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Department Manager, and working alongside other team members locally and across the country, you will have the opportunity to 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. This is a full time position.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada and the US. Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• 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. Salary range for this position is CAD $80,000 – 98,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.
• 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

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Graduate of an Electrical Engineering Technology program, or of a related Design / Drafting (CAD) program with relevant experience in electrical design.
• Registered as an Applied Science Technologist ( with the applicable organization in your jurisdiction is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical design for mining, metallurgical or similar process industries.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply it in designs.
• Proven expertise using AutoCAD and 3D design / drafting, preferably AutoCAD 3D and AVEVA E3D.
• Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with databases is beneficial, preferably AVEVA Electrical.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks in a highly scheduled environment.
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required.
• Experience with lighting design/calculation software for industrial facilities is beneficial, preferably DIALux and/or AGi32.

Desirable:

• Experience with lighting design/calculation software for industrial facilities is beneficial, preferably DIALux and/or AGi32.

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