Full-Time

Senior Electrical/Heat Tracing Designer

Posted on 10/31/2025

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Edmonton, AB, Canada

In Person

Discrepancy: posting lists US location but role is Edmonton, AB; travel 10%.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum two-year diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized institution
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution systems for Oil & Gas facilities
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
  • Experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction industry, leading the local and workshare team will be an asset
  • Proven leadership skills, team player, multi-tasker with strong organizational skills
  • Experience with AVEVA E3D or any other 3D Software will be an asset
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design processes involved in an electrical project, including ensuring that drawings are ready on time, reviewing designs and making them available to the appropriate people
  • Develop single-line diagrams, motor schematics and wiring drawings
  • Develop electrical layouts such as cable tray, lighting, grounding, electrical aboveground and underground power, electrical area classification layouts and electrical room layouts
  • Perform design calculations such as lighting, cable tray fill and cable sizing etc
  • Develop electrical BOMs / MTOs
  • Develop electrical cable schedules and panel schedules
  • Review and check electrical drawings and documents prepared by other team members for code compliance, constructability, and project requirements
  • Provide procurement support for electrical bulk items
  • Perform heat tracing calculations, EHT zoning, and develop heat tracing deliverables such as EHT ISO, layouts, panel schedule, and controller set point schedule
  • Review vendor designs for compliance with technical specifications and applicable standards
  • Develop engineering work packages or Construction work packages
  • Supervise and mentor team members
  • Attend project team meetings, client meetings and vendor review meetings
  • Establish a good working relationship with our clients
  • Perform field visits to validate existing drawings and confirm tie-in locations
  • Utilize the workshare office or HVEC (High-Value Engineering Center) to complete the electrical deliverables
  • Assist electrical lead as required
  • In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
  • Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
  • Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
  • Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
  • ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.

What makes Kent unique

  • Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
  • Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
  • 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.

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Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

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