Lead Complex Industrial Projects as a Principal Electrical Designer | Senior Technical Leadership Role

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Designer in the energy sector in a hybrid work environment in Edmonton, Alberta.

What's in it for you

- $75.00 - $95.00 hourly
- Earn a competitive salary of $156,000-$198,000 annually or contract rates of $75-$95 per hour
- Lead high-profile industrial projects with significant technical complexity
- Work with multidisciplinary teams on large capital projects
- Contribute across the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning
- Influence technical standards, design quality, and project delivery outcomes
- Mentor and develop the next generation of electrical design professionals

A typical day

- Lead the development, coordination, and quality review of electrical design deliverables across all project phases
- Direct and mentor electrical designers and drafting teams while managing workloads and design reviews
- Coordinate electrical design activities with engineering, instrumentation, process, mechanical, piping, and automation teams
- Support procurement, construction,



and commissioning through technical reviews, vendor coordination, and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with project standards, quality requirements, and change management processes
- Identify technical risks, resolve complex design challenges, and provide practical engineering solutions

Requirements

- Demonstrate extensive experience in senior-level electrical design roles on large industrial projects
- Possess strong expertise in power distribution, motor control systems, MCCs, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and hazardous area design
- Show advanced proficiency developing and reviewing electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, cable systems, and construction packages
- Display robust knowledge of electrical design standards, workflows, document control systems, and quality assurance processes
- Hold an Engineering Technology, Design, Engineering degree, diploma, or related technical qualification
- Maintain eligibility for or hold a professional designation such as APEGA, ASET, or an equivalent certification

This posting is for an active opening.

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📌 Principal Electrical Designer (Edmonton)
🏢 Agilus Work Solutions
📍 Edmonton