Electrical Designer jobs in Alberta

The Role

We are seeking a full-time permanent Electrical Drafter to support the documentation of industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have experience creating electrical schematics of control panels, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for PLC-based control systems and industrial control panels. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical drafting expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver compliant and cost-effective solutions.

The Team

Pason is the leading global provider of specialized data management systems for land-based and offshore rigs worldwide. Our rental solutions, which include data acquisition, well-site reporting, remote communications, and web-based information management, enable collaboration between the rig and the office.

Pason’s energized and focused work environment empowers each team member to push the envelope of traditional thinking to create new solutions to old problems. We place considerable focus on a culture that nurtures imagination in an atmosphere where people are free to perform to their fullest potential in an open and friendly environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, control panel layouts, cable drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for industrial automation and control systems.
• Develop detailed as-built manufacturing drawing packages for Industrial Control Panels (ICPs), PLC control panels, remote I/O panels, marshalling panels, and junction boxes based on existing prototypes.
• Convert engineering concepts, markups, sketches, specifications, and field redlines into accurate CAD drawings.
• Create panel layouts including component placement, wireway sizing, clearance verification, heat dissipation considerations, and enclosure selection.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, drawing registers, revision control records, manufacturing instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Produce and maintain BOMs including panel components, field devices, instrumentation, networking equipment.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, instrumentation specialists, mechanical designers, procurement, and production teams to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Work closely with panel fabrication shops and outsourced manufacturers to address technical questions and incorporate manufacturing feedback.
• Perform drawing quality reviews and ensure compliance with project specifications, customer standards, and applicable electrical codes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 3+ years of experience drafting industrial PLC control panels, design experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical/AutoCAD and strong knowledge of industrial control panel design, manufacturing practices.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, BOMs, revision control processes, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to interpret electrical specifications, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including UL 508A, CSA C22.2 No. 286, CSA C22.1 (CEC), CSA/UL/NEMA requirements, and hazardous location standards.

Experience

• Experience drafting industrial control panels, or automation systems, with exposure to PLC's, HMIs, instrumentation, and control technologies.
• Experience producing electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience working in industries such as Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, or Renewable Energy is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in roles such as Electrical Designer, Industrial Control Panel Designer, Control Systems Designer, Instrumentation Designer, or related fields considered an asset.

Education

• Diploma in electrical engineering or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree would be considered an asset.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Extended health benefits
• Work life balance
• Health & wellness support
• Opportunities to give back
• Great vacation time
• Employee & family events

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, verification of educational background, a drug and alcohol test (for safety sensitive positions) and criminal background checks.

Pre-employment Conditions

• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check