Distribution Designer/Technologist

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation in Victoria is seeking a Distribution Designer/Technologist. The role involves electrical and civil design for distribution networks (4kV–25kV) and duties spanning estimating, detailing, and field verification.

You will coordinate with project teams, draft and redline in AutoCAD/Bluebeam, and drive continuous improvement across tools and processes. The position is based in our Victoria office with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science degree (electrical or civil preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional relationship development.
• Self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and civil design to support underground and overhead distribution infrastructure (4kV–25kV).
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
• Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.
• Pole modeling with SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
• Reviewing consultant drawings to coordinate design and resolve conflicts.
• Site visits to inspect infrastructure and stake pole locations.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of standards and codes.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure successful execution.
• Design coordination with external clients and stakeholders.
• Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Lead continuous improvement of tools, processes, and documentation.
• Occasional off-site meetings and field inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Engineering technologist diploma

Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science (Electrical or Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Excel (VBA)

Job description

We have an opening for a Distribution Designer/Technologistin our Victoria office.Whether you are early in your career or bringing several years of industry expertise, we encourage you to apply. The successful candidate's responsibilities and compensation will be aligned with their experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical and civil design to support underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
• Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.
• Pole modeling calculations using SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
• Reviewing engineering consultant drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
• Site visits to inspect electrical and civil electrical infrastructure and stake pole and anchor locations.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.
• Collaboration with the project team (project managers, designers, drafters, and site inspectors) to ensure projects are executed successfully.
• Design coordination with external clients, engineering consultants, utility approval teams, municipalities, material and construction suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and updating tools, processes, documentation, and automation.
• Periodic off-site meetings, site visits, and field inspections.

Qualifications

• Engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science degree from a recognized college or university (electrical or civil preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

Additional Assets:

• Familiarity with BC Hydro design and construction standards and tools.
• Experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• Experience working in the shallow utility industry.
• Experience creating Visual Basic Application (VBA) macros in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to telecommunications, natural gas, street lighting, traffic signals, buildings electrical, civil, landscape, or architectural design.
• Familiarity with the construction and land development industry.

Wage Range: $31.00 - $43.00 per hour