28 Jul 2026

Lead Electrical Designer

Edmonton, AB

Lead Electrical Designer | Drive Complex Industrial Projects and Mentor High-Performing Design Teams
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Designer in the energy sector in a hybrid work environment in Edmonton, Alberta.
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to provide technical leadership and design oversight on multidisciplinary industrial projects. This role combines hands-on electrical design expertise with team leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and constructible electrical design solutions. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, project teams, and stakeholders while mentoring junior team members and driving project success from concept through execution.
Total rewards:

$75.00 - $95.00 hourly
Support professional growth through leadership and technical development opportunities
Join a safety-focused organization committed to engineering excellence
Work on challenging and high-impact industrial projects across multiple sectors
Lead and mentor a team of skilled Electrical Designers and Technologists
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams
Contribute to complex brownfield and greenfield project developments

A typical day:

Lead the development and delivery of electrical layouts, cable routing, grounding, lighting, and installation design packages
Coordinate and oversee daily activities of Electrical Designers to meet project schedules and deliverables
Review and approve design drawings for quality, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams throughout project execution
Facilitate interdisciplinary design reviews and support 3D model coordination activities
Mentor junior designers and promote continuous improvement of design practices and standards

Requirements:

Hold a diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or a related discipline
Possess extensive electrical design experience within EPC/EPCM, engineering consulting, or industrial project environments
Demonstrate experience leading electrical design teams or acting as a discipline design lead on projects
Apply strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including cable management, grounding, lighting, and equipment layouts
Utilize industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SmartPlant, AVEVA E3D, Revit, or similar design platforms
Understand and apply applicable electrical codes and standards including CSA, NEC, IEC, and project-specific requirements

This posting is for an active opening.

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Job Code 155655

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus by Synergie is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

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