Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting an Intermediate Electrical Designer for our Operations business, located in our office in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
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The Role
Within this role you will be focusing on supporting our reginal clients to deliver various industrial projects in the Mining, Oil and Gas, Electrical Generation and Electrical Utilities sectors. This is a full-time position with a flexible working arrangement. Reporting to the Fredericton Electrical Lead, and working alongside other team members locally and across the country, you will have the opportunity to provide electrical design and technical support for a wide variety of projects.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
Responsibilities
Complete Design and Drafting for Electrical packages including, but not limited to, cable tray layouts, lighting and grounding, power layouts, equipment lists, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, 3D modelling
Implement project CAD procedures and guidelines
Design calculations which include voltage drop, lighting levels, cable tray fill and heat trace wattage
Populating electrical load and cable lists
Check layouts, review overall presentations, and maintain quality control of all designs and packages presented
Co-ordination of drawing packages for issue and prepare issue folders for electronic files
Review project documents for scope, presentation and technical accuracy
Establish good working relationships and communicate with area leads, department managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to coordinate, ensuring the compatibility of design
Attend site visits to collect data as required for projects
Develop and enhance project CAD systems
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
Graduate of an Electrical Engineering Technology program, or of a related Design / Drafting (CAD) program with relevant experience in electrical design
Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical design for mining, oil & gas, electrical generation or similar industrial industries
Knowledge of one-line drawings, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications (including transformers, MCC, switchgear, substation equipment); raceway layouts, and cable schedules
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and how to apply it in designs
Proficiency using CAD and 3D design / drafting, preferably AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or AVEVA E3D
Familiarity with Navisworks and Bluebeam is a plus
Everyday use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of utility protection and control systems using SEL relays
Familiar with medium and low voltage power distribution systems
Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility
Able to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks in a highly scheduled environment
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Job Info
Job Identification 27365
Job Category Engineering Design
Posting Date 03/03/2026, 12:12 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Fredericton, NB, Canada (Hybrid)
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