Catch Engineering is an EPCM firm committed to innovation and leadership in the energy, utility, and emerging technology sectors. We specialize in delivering sustainable, integrated, and multi-disciplinary engineering solutions that address the challenges of today while preparing for the future. By offering end-to-end project support, we focus on transforming challenges into visionary outcomes for our clients across North America.

Role Description
The Senior Electrical Designer/Technologist will be responsible for managing the design execution of projects involving the application of common electrical design principles and design theory (power and I&C;) to develop solutions to meet the customer’s project requirements. This position will require a resource that possesses a sound working knowledge of standard electrical design practices and applicable codes and be able to independently apply that knowledge into functional design packages.

The Senior Electrical Designer/Technologist will gather information from various project stakeholders as required, including other disciplines, vendors, engineers, reference drawings and catalogs to produce complete, functional and constructible design packages in order to meet the project design requirements. The individual will be responsible for the construction of scenarios from various information sources, consider alternatives, develop details and follow through with solid workable solutions for design problems. This position will be expected to provide guidance and oversight to others on the design / drafting team who may be assigned to work with the individual.

Areas of Accountability





Prepare electrical designs for medium to large sized projects (generation and substation design considered an asset).

Development of transparent, accurate and complete drawing packages to be issued for construction purposes

Apply electrical design knowledge in applications including:

Area classification

junction box layouts and wiring schematics

E-house layout

Electrical equipment sizing

Assist with equipment specification and selection, bidding, evaluation and procurement activities

Lead field investigation efforts as part of the design effort requirements

Interact with all disciplines at project meetings, model reviews, etc.

Collaborate with E⁣ engineers to provide support, assistance, contribute solutions and introduce efficiencies

Participate in design coordination with engineers and other technical discipline design leads in the completion of drawing packages

Review and check design drawings and vendor shop drawings

Contribute to estimating, scheduling and status reporting on assigned projects

Independently evaluate, select and apply standard design techniques, procedures and criteria

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

10+ years’ experience in the field of electrical engineering design

2-year SAIT/NAIT or equivalent diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology





Skills and knowledge of electrical/control system design

Strong familiarity with CEC (Canadian Electrical Code), other applicable codes, standards and acceptable industry practices

Familiar with field construction/installation techniques and able to lead field status reviews and/or investigations

Knowledge of 3D modeling, AutoCad or Microstation is not required, but considered an asset

In-depth understanding of the design process, bidding and procurement, fabrication, construction and documentation required throughout the project

Demonstrated ability to execute during all project phases, from inception through close-out

Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, team members and other department individuals

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

What Catch Offers

Comprehensive benefits package, including HealthCare Spending Account, TFSA/RRSP matching, and 11 statutory holidays.

Hybrid work flexibility, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work options

A pet-friendly office — (friendly, quiet, house-trained) dogs are welcome!

An annual training and development budget provided for each department to encourage ongoing learning.

Opportunities for professional growth and development, supported through training, mentorship, and career advancement pathways.

A collaborative work environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation

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📌 Senior Electrical Designer/Technologist (Alberta)
🏢 Catch Engineering
📍 Alberta