Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is seeking an Electrical Designer to join their growing Mining and Minerals team in Vancouver, BC.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and working alongside other team members locally, you will have the opportunity to provide support for a wide variety of project functions. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada. Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model.

Come and join a winning team! Come and join #TeamWood!

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Design and Drafting for Electrical packages including cable tray layouts, lighting and grounding, power layouts, equipment lists, schematics, wiring diagrams, 3D modelling.
• Implement project CAD procedures and guidelines.
• Design calculations which include voltage drop, lighting levels, cable tray fill and heat trace wattage.
• Populating electrical load and cable lists.
• Check layouts, review overall presentation, and maintain quality control of all designs and packages presented.
• Co-ordination of drawing packages for issue and prepare issue folders for electronic files.
• Develop and enhance project CAD systems.

Skills / Qualifications

Post-Secondary Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

5+ years of demonstrated experience as an Electrical Designer on industrial projects.

Familiar with systems such as cable tray, lighting, fire alarm, electrical distribution, small power, and schematic diagram development.

Knowlege of Canadian Electrical Code and electrical design principles.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work within a

multi-disciplinary team environment.

Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work in both design office and operating plant environments.

Expertise using AutoCAD and working knowledge of 3D design/drafting software.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

John Wood Group