Distribution Designer/Technologist

Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary-Engineering-and-Constructio seeks an Electrical/Civil Engineering Technologist to support underground and overhead distribution design (4kV–25kV). You will perform material take-offs, voltage drop calculations, and coordinate with civil, architectural, and on-site electrical teams.

Responsibilities include site visits, project scheduling, design coordination with clients and consultants, and drafting in AutoCAD/Bluebeam while driving continuous improvement of tools and processes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and civil design for 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 drawings to coordinate and resolve conflicts.
• Site visits to inspect infrastructure and stake poles/anchors.
• Project scheduling and tracking.
• Researching and applying engineering standards and codes.
• Collaborating with project team to ensure successful execution.
• Design coordination with clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Leading continuous improvement of tools, processes, and docs.
• Periodic off-site meetings and field inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Project coordination

Education

Engineering technologist diploma

Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Job description

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.