Distribution Designer I — Growth, Collaboration & Flexible Work

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Earned days off

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group Canada, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Designer in Regina to join our engineering team. You will develop overhead and underground distribution designs for utility and industrial clients, collaborating with teams and clients to deliver projects on time.

This role offers autonomy, exposure to design software such as PLS-CADD, SPIDAcal, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and opportunities to lead small engineering tasks while ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in distribution project design.
• Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology diploma, Power Lineman certificate with design experience, or Electrical or Civil Engineering degree.
• Ability to work in design teams and perform assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplary customer service skill.
• Proven attention to detail, and skill in organization and time management in the successful completion of tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong computer skills including virtual private networks, and the ability to efficiently learn new software packages.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Design experience with transmission lines or substations is an asset.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, or MicroStation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop new overhead and underground designs by applying knowledge of distribution electrical systems construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Prepare estimates, material take offs, scopes of work, and designs using client standards, industry codes and practices, and internal MHV procedures.
• Complete electrical and structural engineering calculations using industry and client tools such as PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, ALD, DSA, DCSM, and DAD.
• Produce survey and construction packages using industry and client software such as Office 365, ArcGIS, AutoCAD/MicroStation, PLS-CADD, AM/FM, and Passport.
• Conduct site visits for field reconnaissance during the project design phase and field inspections during the project construction phase.
• Effectively collaborate with clients, external stakeholders, and internal team members to produce engineering products that meet quality, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Complete specialized technical assignments and assist in the preparation of engineering reports.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

VPN

MS Office 365

Communication skills

Education

Technical/other training or better in Engineering

Bachelor's or better in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Passport

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group Canada, a Leidos company, is seeking a Distribution Designer in Regina to join our engineering team. You will develop overhead and underground distribution designs for utility and industrial clients, collaborating with teams and clients to deliver projects on time.

This role offers autonomy, exposure to design software such as PLS-CADD, SPIDAcal, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and opportunities to lead small engineering tasks while ensuring quality, schedule, and cost targets.