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Englobe

Engineering and environmental services firm

Lead Electrical Designer

Electrical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeCalgary, AB, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or diploma in Electrical Design Technology from an accredited technical institute, or extensive equivalent industry design experience.
  • Extensive experience with office-based electrical design execution for industrial energy sector projects in an EPC or consulting environment.
  • Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam Revu for digital markups and redline reviews.
  • Deep understanding of industrial electrical calculations, including cable and protection sizing, electrical heat tracing, tray fill, and lighting, and a solid working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, guide technical teams, and communicate effectively across internal departments, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the development of complete electrical engineering, design, and drafting work packages for energy sector projects.
  • Produce and review industrial electrical deliverables, including single-line diagrams, low- and medium-voltage power schematics, physical layouts, cable schedules, panel layouts, input/output schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Support front-end engineering design activities, including input into design schedules, equipment estimating, material take-off generation, and procurement packages.
  • Lead the execution and review of industrial design calculations, including equipment and cable sizing and selection, lighting levels, voltage drop, and cable tray fill.
  • Drive quality assurance across design packages, ensuring compliance with client standards, drafting conventions, and project schedules while monitoring deliverable progress.
  • Manage technical coordination with equipment vendors, review vendor drawings, and collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering and project team members.
  • Provide direct technical guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior designers, fostering discipline growth in constructability, schedule impacts, change management, cost awareness, and environmental considerations.
  • Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SmartPlant (SP3D/SPI) and specialized software, such as electrical heat tracing calculation tools.
  • Practical construction, modular layout, or fabrication experience.

About the Company

Englobe

Engineering and environmental services firm

Englobe is a consulting firm that provides engineering and environmental services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental assessments, remediation, and related technical work. Its offerings center on applying geotechnical and environmental know‑how to solve site and infrastructure challenges for clients in Canada and beyond. The company grew from a regional Quebec firm into a national and international player by expanding through acquisitions, broadening its services and geographic reach. Compared with competitors, Englobe built a large, integrated footprint across Canada and overseas, making it a major platform for engineering and environmental work. Its current goal is to align with Colliers’ strategy by serving as Colliers’ Canadian engineering platform; with the 2024 acquisition, Englobe is being rebranded as Colliers in 2025 and positioned to grow as part of a global real estate and investment company.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$44M
Headquarters
Quebec City, Canada
Founded
1961

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