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Project Manager
Job Description
Our Calgary client, a rapidly growing organization in the energy sector, is seeking a talented and driven Electrical Design / Project Manager to join its team.
This position combines electrical design and technical project coordination with responsibility for leading projects from initial concept through completion. Working closely with the VP of Engineering, you will take ownership of projects requiring strong electrical knowledge, detailed design and comprehensive planning.
This role combines hands-on electrical design with responsibility for managing projects from initial concept through engineering, procurement, construction and completion.
Working closely with the VP of Engineering, you will lead the electrical design and technical execution of major projects while acting as a key point of contact for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical designs from initial concept through detailed engineering and construction
- Prepare and review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and design packages
- Develop single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, equipment specifications and cable schedules
- Complete load calculations and support the selection and sizing of electrical equipment
- Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, industry standards and client requirements
- Coordinate electrical design requirements with other engineering disciplines, vendors and field teams
- Define project scope, design requirements, deliverables and potential new opportunities
- Develop comprehensive project schedules with clearly defined activities and milestones
- Prepare technical and commercial project proposals
- Identify long-lead equipment and critical-path activities
- Oversee procurement for assigned projects, including technical review of vendor submissions
- Lead client communication and prepare regular project reports
- Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and project closeout
- Identify and mitigate technical, scheduling and project risks
- Demonstrated electrical design and project management experience required.
- Knowledge of applicable Canadian electrical codes and industry standards
- Project engineering or project management experience
- Field construction, commissioning or start-up experience
- Strong client-management and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization
- $110,000 to $120,000, dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Fully remote position
- The opportunity to join a company experiencing significant growth
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter

Danielle Bragge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Recruiting Specialty: Operations & Engineering
Danielle has had a rewarding career of over 30 years of recruiting in Canada and South Africa, including co-founding The Headhunters in 2009. Drawing on this extensive recruitment experience and managing the operations of her own businesses, she specializes in the placement of operations and engineering professionals. Focusing on senior-level searches, she has recruited coast-to-coast across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and construction.
Danielle’s business achievements are predicated on people, since she understands profoundly that companies are successful because of the individuals they hire and the leadership they cultivate. She partners with her clients to resolve critical vacancies, and with her highly consultative approach, helps them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability.
Rising quickly during her early career through the ranks of Fortune 500 and Deloitte Best Managed companies in various management roles, Danielle was previously named one of the Top 100 Women in Business in Alberta. A mother of five, she strongly believes in balancing family, work and service to the community. In keeping with that spirit, she and her family run a not-for-profit organization called Saving the Hungry, leading teams to support community projects in developing countries.
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