22 Sep 2026

Principal Electrical Designer

Vancouver, BC

Senior to Principal Electrical Designer | Lead Major Industrial Projects Across Western Canada
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Designer in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC/EPCM) | Industrial Engineering in Calgary, Alberta.
Join a growing engineering team delivering complex industrial projects across mining, energy, oil & gas, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors. This senior technical role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design activities, mentor junior designers, and contribute throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and FEED studies through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
Total rewards:

$130000.00 - $180000.00 annually
Earn a competitive salary of $130,000 to $180,000+ based on experience
Join a growing and technically respected engineering team
Work on major industrial projects across Western Canada
Contribute throughout the full project lifecycle from FEED to start-up
Lead complex and high-profile multidisciplinary project work
Mentor and develop junior designers and technical team members
Collaborate with experienced engineering and project professionals
Access long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunities

A typical day:

Lead the development and review of electrical design deliverables for industrial facilities
Design HV/LV power distribution systems, substations, switchyards, and electrical infrastructure
Perform and review cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting, and related design calculations
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
Participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings
Provide technical mentorship and quality oversight to designers and drafting teams
Support procurement activities, vendor coordination, and technical bid evaluations
Resolve technical issues throughout engineering, construction, and commissioning phases

Successful candidates will have:

Hold a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting, or a related discipline
Bring significant electrical design experience within EPC, EPCM, consulting, or industrial environments
Demonstrate extensive experience supporting mining, oil & gas, power, chemicals, or infrastructure projects
Possess strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and cable systems
Apply experience with industrial facility design and multidisciplinary project execution
Utilize SPEL, AutoCAD, and MicroStation for electrical design and drafting activities
Leverage experience with AVEVA 2D/3D, SP3D, PDMS, PDS/EERWAY, or similar 3D platforms as an asset
Hold or be eligible for a professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA, or equivalent

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

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Job Code 157891

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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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