Lead Complex Industrial Projects as a Principal Electrical Designer | Senior Technical Leadership Role Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Designer in the energy sector in a hybrid work environment in Edmonton, Alberta. Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Designer to provide technical leadership and oversight on major industrial projects. In this senior role, you will lead the development and delivery of complex electrical design packages across all project phases, while mentoring design teams and collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in large-scale projects and influence design excellence from concept through construction and commissioning. What's in it for you: $75.00 - $95.00 hourly Earn a competitive salary of $156,000-$198,000 annually or contract rates of $75-$95 per hour Lead high-profile industrial projects with significant technical complexity Work with multidisciplinary teams on large capital projects Contribute across the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning Influence technical standards, design quality, and project delivery outcomes Mentor and develop the next generation of electrical design professionals A typical day: Lead the development, coordination, and quality review of electrical design deliverables across all project phases Direct and mentor electrical designers and drafting teams while managing workloads and design reviews Coordinate electrical design activities with engineering, instrumentation, process, mechanical, piping, and automation teams Support procurement, construction, and commissioning through technical reviews, vendor coordination, and issue resolution Ensure compliance with project standards, quality requirements, and change management processes Identify technical risks, resolve complex design challenges, and provide practical engineering solutions Requirements: Demonstrate extensive experience in senior-level electrical design roles on large industrial projects Possess strong expertise in power distribution, motor control systems, MCCs, VFDs, grounding, lighting, and hazardous area design Show advanced proficiency developing and reviewing electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, cable systems, and construction packages Display strong knowledge of electrical design standards, workflows, document control systems, and quality assurance processes Hold an Engineering Technology, Design, Engineering degree, diploma, or related technical qualification Maintain eligibility for or hold a professional designation such as APEGA, ASET, or an equivalent certification This posting is for an active opening. Let's connect! Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview. We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.