22 Sep 2026

Lead Electrical Designer

Vancouver, BC

Lead Electrical Designer | Drive Industrial Projects and Mentor High-Performing Design Teams
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Designer in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC/EPCM) | Industrial Engineering in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Join a growing engineering team supporting major industrial and resource-sector projects across Western Canada. This leadership-focused role combines hands-on electrical design with team mentorship and project coordination responsibilities. You will play a key role in delivering safe, practical, and high-quality electrical designs while guiding designers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout project execution.
Total rewards:

$118000.00 - $160000.00 annually
Earn a competitive salary of $118,000 to $160,000+ based on experience
Join a growing and technically respected engineering organization
Lead electrical design activities on major industrial projects
Mentor and develop junior designers and technologists
Work across mining, energy, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
Participate in projects from detailed design through commissioning
Access long-term career growth and leadership opportunities

A typical day:

Lead the preparation and delivery of electrical design packages
Develop equipment layouts, cable routing, grounding, lighting, and installation drawings
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design team members
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and client meetings
Ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards
Support project execution from design through construction and commissioning
Identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and constructability

Successful candidates will have:

Hold a Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or a related discipline
Bring significant electrical design experience within EPC, EPCM, or industrial environments
Demonstrate previous experience leading design teams or acting as a discipline lead
Possess strong experience supporting mining, oil & gas, chemicals, power, or infrastructure projects
Apply expertise in electrical layouts, cable tray routing, grounding, lighting, and installation design
Utilize AutoCAD and modern 3D design platforms such as AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant, or Revit
Exhibit strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project environments

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 157889

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.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

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