Electrical Engineer III

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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reference
Job reference 1271772
location
Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 15, 2026

Airswift is looking for:

Electrical Engineer III

Location:

Calgary, AB (Quarry Park)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (office)

Duration:

1-year contract

Main Functions

Evaluate and comment on discipline engineering work performed both internally and by Contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that work is being executed in accordance with Company specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements. Facilitates effective execution of discipline engineering and design routines that align with the team's goals, objectives, and procedures. Assures accurate and timely communication among the team and other company Functions on discipline engineering activities, progress, and issues. In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Task and Responsibilities

Typical activities include:

  • Reviewing electrical design packages (single?line diagrams, load lists, MCC layouts, protection studies)
  • Verifying compliance with Imperial/ExxonMobil engineering standards, CSA, IEEE, CEC, and site?specific specifications
  • Identifying design risks, constructability issues, and code non?compliance early
  • Providing formal design comments and ensuring closure before IFC issuance
  • Interface directly with EPC engineering managers
  • Clarify scope, assumptions, and technical deviations
  • Support resolution of technical queries (TQs) and requests for deviation
  • Ensure deviations are technically justified, documented, and approved
  • Review or run load flow, short?circuit, arc flash, coordination, grounding, and motor starting studies
  • Validate assumptions and ensure consistency with operating philosophies
  • Confirm study inputs reflect actual field conditions and operating configurations
  • Support safe energization and commissioning decisions
  • Troubleshooting electrical failures and systemic issues
  • Supporting Management of Change (MoC) reviews for electrical modifications
  • Advising on equipment replacements, upgrades, or obsolescence risks
  • Supporting maintenance strategies and asset integrity decisions

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor

    s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering specialty, or equivalent professional experience

  • Extensive knowledge of Canada discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
  • Proficient in basic electrical design tools, including ETAP/SKM
  • Registered APEGA Professional Engineer
  • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
  • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications

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