Distribution Designer

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for an Electrical Distribution Designer who will be responsible for the design of electrical distribution infrastructure. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including engineering calculations, project management, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, while offering a competitive compensation package and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Company Matching RRSP

Flex days

Career and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in electric utility or related engineering environment.
• Experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• Strong collaborative skills and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Design underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical engineering calculations.
• Manage project estimates, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma or Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

Geographic Information System software

Job description

Reporting to the Team Lead - Distribution Design, the Electrical Distribution Designer will be responsible for the design of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).

Responsibilities:

• Design of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages)
• Electrical and mechanical engineering calculations for underground and overhead systems,
• Interpret and apply working knowledge of applicable codes and utility standards,
• Design coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities & various project stakeholders,
• Produce project estimates, quotation letters, construction scope descriptions and material take-offs,
• Preparation and submission of project approvals and design packages,
• Project schedule management and tracking,
• Customer meetings and site inspections in the Calgary area,
• Accountability and management of concurrent project budgets and schedules for successful delivery “on-time” and “on-budget” while maintaining a high degree of quality,
• Being part of a great team and shaping the future of the industry,
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the electric utility or related engineering environment, with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• An Electrical Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized college, technical institution, or university.
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with schedule and budget constraints.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (drafting, construction, survey, and civil) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on-time and on-budget.
• A passion for your work and a drive for excellence.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Working knowledge of ENMAX and Fortis Alberta design and construction standards.
• Working knowledge of ENMAX Downtown Secondary Network design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, MicroStation, MS Office and Geographic Information System software.
• Experience with AGI32 and Pull Planner.
• Project Management experience.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.