Distribution Designer

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer to manage design of underground and overhead electrical systems in Calgary. The role involves engineering calculations, project management, and collaboration with stakeholders, providing a competitive compensation package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

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 experience in electric utility or related engineering.
• Experience in electrical distribution projects design and cost estimating.
• Class 5 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Design underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Perform engineering calculations for underground and overhead systems.
• Manage project schedules and budgets for successful delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaborative skills

Drive for excellence

Commitment to safety

Education

Electrical Engineering Diploma or Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

MS Office

Geographic Information System software

AGI32

Pull Planner

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.