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Principal Electrical Designer
@ Agilus Work Solutions
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Agilus Work Solutions is hiring a Principal Electrical Designer to lead electrical design on major industrial projects across Western Canada, including mining, energy, oil and gas, chemicals, power and infrastructure. The role covers the full project lifecycle from FEED through start-up and includes mentoring junior designers. Pay is stated as $130,000 to $180,000 per year.
Pay:
$130,000–$180,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical design deliverables and reviews for industrial facilities
- Design HV/LV power distribution, substations and switchyards
- Perform cable sizing, cable tray sizing and lighting calculations
- Coordinate with engineering, construction and commissioning teams
- Mentor junior designers and provide quality oversight
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in electrical engineering, engineering technology, design or drafting
- Significant electrical design experience in EPC, EPCM or industrial environments
- Extensive experience on mining, oil and gas, power or chemicals projects
- Proficiency in SPEL, AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Experience with AVEVA, SP3D, PDMS or PDS/EERWAY is an asset
- P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA or equivalent designation held or eligible
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting |
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Agilus Work Solutions
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Full company description
Looking for work doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Agilus connects job seekers with employers in Canada who value your skills, goals, and potential, across technology, engineering, professional, skilled trades, and public sectors. Whether you’re seeking a permanent role, contract, or fresh start, we’ll help you find work that fits. We’ll make the process easier and more rewarding. Hiring the right people is critical to your success. Agilus finds, hires, and manages top talent across industries with flexible workforce solutions, deep industry expertise, and talent hiring strategies. As experts in specialized talent, Agilus’ services and solutions focus on the talent powering digital transformations, energy transition and the businesses shaping Canada’s future.
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- Reported office locations
- 10012 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1R2, CA
- 600 - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3K6, CA
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- 13761 96 Avenue, Suite 406, Surrey, British Columbia V3V 1Z2, CA
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- 301 Croft Dr, Unit 3, Windsor, Ontario N8N 2L9, CA
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- 1405 Mountain Road, Unit 6, Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 2T9, CA
- 873 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, Quebec H4L 3M2, CA
- 1305 Boulevard Lebourgneuf, 101, Québec, Quebec G2K 2E4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Agilus Work Solutions
- Specialties
- engineering
- information technology
- light industrial
- recruitment
- sourcing
- MSP/VMS
- master vendor
- technology
- skilled trades
- accounting & finance
- contingent workforce
- digital
- candidate engagement
- human resources
- talent acquisition
- Federal Government
- Life Sciences
- Contract
- Permanent Roles
- and Staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Looking for work doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Agilus connects job seekers with employers in Canada who value your skills, goals, and potential, across technology, engineering, professional, skilled trades, and public sectors. Whether you’re seeking a permanent role, contract, or fresh start, we’ll help you find work that fits. We’ll make the process easier and more rewarding. Hiring the right people is…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Specialties | engineeringinformation technologylight industrialrecruitmentsourcingMSP/VMSmaster vendortechnologyskilled tradesaccounting & finance |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 329 |
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Senior to Principal Electrical Designer | Lead Major Industrial Projects Across Western CanadaAgilus 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 annuallyEarn a competitive salary of $130,000 to $180,000+ based on experienceJoin a growing and technically respected engineering teamWork on major industrial projects across Western CanadaContribute throughout the full project lifecycle from FEED to start-upLead complex and high-profile multidisciplinary project workMentor and develop junior designers and technical team membersCollaborate with experienced engineering and project professionalsAccess long-term career growth and technical leadership opportunitiesA typical day:Lead the development and review of electrical design deliverables for industrial facilitiesDesign HV/LV power distribution systems, substations, switchyards, and electrical infrastructurePerform and review cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting, and related design calculationsCoordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teamsParticipate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetingsProvide technical mentorship and quality oversight to designers and drafting teamsSupport procurement activities, vendor coordination, and technical bid evaluationsResolve technical issues throughout engineering, construction, and commissioning phasesSuccessful candidates will have:Hold a Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, Drafting, or a related disciplineBring significant electrical design experience within EPC, EPCM, consulting, or industrial environmentsDemonstrate extensive experience supporting mining, oil & gas, power, chemicals, or infrastructure projectsPossess strong knowledge of HV/LV power distribution, motor control, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and cable systemsApply experience with industrial facility design and multidisciplinary project executionUtilize SPEL, AutoCAD, and MicroStation for electrical design and drafting activitiesLeverage experience with AVEVA 2D/3D, SP3D, PDMS, PDS/EERWAY, or similar 3D platforms as an assetHold or be eligible for a professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., ASET, APEGA, or equivalentThis 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.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
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