Lead Electrical Designer

Agilus Work Solutions

$118K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or related field
  • Significant electrical design experience in EPC or industrial settings
  • Previous experience leading design teams or serving as a discipline lead
  • Strong background in mining, oil & gas, chemicals, power, or infrastructure projects
  • Expertise in electrical layouts, cable tray routing, and installation design
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D design tools like AVEVA E3D or Revit
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and delivery of electrical design packages
  • Develop equipment layouts, 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 and client meetings
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, and efficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunity to join a respected engineering organization
  • Involvement in major industrial projects
  • Career growth and leadership opportunities
  • Mentorship responsibilities for junior designers
Full Job Description
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.

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