Electrical Engineering Designer
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Electrical Engineering Designer
Location
Saint John
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
As an Electrical Engineering Designer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support capital and expense projects through the development of electrical designs, engineering deliverables, and construction support. Your goal will be to deliver safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose electrical solutions by contributing to project estimates, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities. Your success will be demonstrated through the quality of your design outputs, effective construction and commissioning support, and support of operational excellence across Irving Oil’s refinery and terminal facilities.
What We Offer:
- Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program
Your Responsibilities:
- Use appropriate electrical discipline software, design standards, and work processes to develop engineering drawings and designs for scope related to capital and expense projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Electrical Team and Engineering Services department identifying opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency, and innovation
- Perform peer checking of electrical design deliverables including effort hours estimates, MTOs, design drawings, engineering work orders, procurement packages, etc.
- Assist with commissioning of engineering systems at industrial sites. Provide field support to construction contractors as required
- Perform field verifications as required for design work
- Engage with vendors, subject matter experts, and other engineering disciplines to effectively deliver safe, cost competitive solutions
- Engage with 3rd party consultants, contractors, and suppliers in an Owner’s Engineer capacity, which may include scoping, directing, reviewing and approving of outsource engineering work and deliverables, development of RFQs, review of bids, and responding to clarification requests and field changes
Your Skills:
- Safety as a core value mindset
- Familiar with drafting software (eg. AutoCAD and 3D modeling software)
- Able to develop and read various types of electrical drawings (eg. Single Line Diagrams, Area Classification Drawings, Electrical Schematics and Wiring Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Substation Layout Drawings, etc.)
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic
- Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities
- Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Experience with Electric Heat Tracing design is considered an asset
- Able to work in the field: this includes working in year-round weather conditions, physical demands, and being able to lift up to 20lbs, while wearing full PPE as required by safety standards
Your Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
- 8+ years’ electrical design experience in an industrial environment or similar
- NBSCETT eligibility is considered an asset
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Refinery Operations
Job Requirements - Education
Diploma / Certification: Engineering Technology
Key Responsibilities
- Develop engineering drawings and designs for capital and expense projects using electrical discipline software.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and innovation.
- Perform peer checking of electrical design deliverables including estimates, MTOs, and procurement packages.
- Assist with commissioning of engineering systems and provide field support to construction contractors.
- Perform field verifications for design work.
- Engage with vendors, subject matter experts, and other engineering disciplines to deliver safe solutions.
- Engage with third-party consultants and contractors in an Owner’s Engineer capacity, including scoping, directing, and reviewing work.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
Skills Required
AutoCAD3D modeling softwareSingle Line DiagramsArea Classification DrawingsElectrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsPanel SchedulesSubstation Layout DrawingsMS OfficeElectric Heat Tracing designSafety mindsetCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailWork ethicMultitasking
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- Pension plan
- Parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Annual option to purchase additional vacation
- Annual wellness allowance
- Paid personal care days
- 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid volunteer day
- Company volunteer opportunities
- Donation matching program
- Access to fitness facility
- Onsite nurse
- Café
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