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Senior Drafting & Design Technologist

Saint John, NB
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$80,836–$122,871 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Drafting & Design Technologist will develop electrical designs and engineering deliverables to support capital and expense projects. They will also provide field support for construction and commissioning activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Job details

As a Senior Drafting & Design Technologist, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support capital and expense projects through the development of electrical designs, engineering deliverables, and construction support. Your goal will be to deliver safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose electrical solutions by contributing to project estimates, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities. Your success will be demonstrated through the quality of your design outputs, effective construction and commissioning support, and support of operational excellence across Irving Oil’s refinery and terminal facilities. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by October 2, 2026. What We Offer: Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program Your Responsibilities: Use appropriate electrical discipline software, design standards, and work processes to develop engineering drawings and designs for scope related to capital and expense projects Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Electrical Team and Engineering Services department identifying opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency, and innovation Perform peer checking of electrical design deliverables including effort hours estimates, MTOs, design drawings, engineering work orders, procurement packages, etc. Assist with commissioning of engineering systems at industrial sites. Provide field support to construction contractors as required Perform field verifications as required for design work Engage with vendors, subject matter experts, and other engineering disciplines to effectively deliver safe, cost competitive solutions Engage with 3rd party consultants, contractors, and suppliers in an Owner’s Engineer capacity, which may include scoping, directing, reviewing and approving of outsource engineering work and deliverables, development of RFQs, review of bids, and responding to clarification requests and field changes Your Skills: Safety as a core value mindset Familiar with drafting software (eg. AutoCAD and 3D modeling software) Able to develop and read various types of electrical drawings (eg. Single Line Diagrams, Area Classification Drawings, Electrical Schematics and Wiring Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Substation Layout Drawings, etc.) Strong communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships Strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point) Experience with Electric Heat Tracing design is considered an asset Able to work in the field: this includes working in year-round weather conditions, physical demands, and being able to lift up to 20lbs, while wearing full PPE as required by safety standards Your Experience: Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent 8+ years’ electrical design experience in an industrial environment or similar NBSCETT eligibility is considered an asset The expected salary range for this position is $80,836 - $122,871. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Job Requirements - Work Experience Refinery Operations Job Requirements - Education Diploma / Certification: Engineering Technology

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 8 years of industrial electrical design experience. Proficiency in drafting software like AutoCAD and the ability to work in field environments are essential requirements.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan • Pension plan • Parking allowance • Flexible benefits plan • Paid vacation • Wellness allowance • Paid personal care days • Employee & family assistance program • Paid volunteer day • Donation matching program