Electrical Designer, Intermediate

John Wood Group View all jobs

  • Fredericton, NB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: Engineering DesignJob Description:Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is recruiting an Intermediate Electrical Designer for our Operations business, located in our office in Fredericton, New Brunswick.#LI-HybridThe RoleWithin this role you will be focusing on supporting our reginal clients to deliver various industrial projects in the Mining, Oil and Gas, Electrical Generation and Electrical Utilities sectors. This is a full-time position with a flexible working arrangement. Reporting to the Fredericton Electrical Lead, and working alongside other team members locally and across the country, you will have the opportunity to provide electrical design and technical support for a wide variety of projects.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.Responsibilities:
  • Complete Design and Drafting for Electrical packages including, but not limited to, cable tray layouts, lighting and grounding, power layouts, equipment lists, single line diagrams, 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 presentations, and maintain quality control of all designs and packages presented
  • Co-ordination of drawing packages for issue and prepare issue folders for electronic files
  • Review project documents for scope, presentation and technical accuracy
  • Establish good working relationships and communicate with area leads, department managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to coordinate, ensuring the compatibility of design
  • Attend site visits to collect data as required for projects
  • Develop and enhance project CAD systems
Qualifications:What makes you remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.Expected:
  • Graduate of an Electrical Engineering Technology program, or of a related Design / Drafting (CAD) program with relevant experience in electrical design
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical design for mining, oil & gas, electrical generation or similar industrial industries
  • Knowledge of one-line drawings, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications (including transformers, MCC, switchgear, substation equipment); raceway layouts, and cable schedules
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply it in designs
  • Proficiency using CAD and 3D design / drafting, preferably AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or AVEVA E3D
  • Familiarity with Navisworks and Bluebeam is a plus
  • Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of utility protection and control systems using SEL relays
  • Familiar with medium and low voltage power distribution systems
  • Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility
  • Able to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks in a highly scheduled environment
  • Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
About Us: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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.Diversity StatementWe 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.

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