Distribution Designer / Technologist - EIT

ZE Power Engineering Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative industry leader in engineering services is seeking a Junior Electrical Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to design and develop electrical utility systems, enhancing your expertise in a supportive environment. You will engage with clients and stakeholders, conduct site visits, and contribute to various project support activities. The company values a balanced work-life approach and provides excellent career development opportunities. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Experience in power utility design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design infrastructure for electrical utility systems at distribution voltages.
• Prepare layouts, designs, and technical specifications for projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Acumen

Self-Driven Work Ethic

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering

Tools

Spida-calc

Job description

The Opportunity

ZE Power Engineering is an innovative industry-leading company that provides engineering services to the electric utility industry. We are currently seeking an individual as a Junior Electrical Technologist to contribute to our projects. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge of electrical utility systems while working in a great team environment at a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Design new and replacement infrastructure for electrical utility overhead and underground systems at Distribution voltages.
• Prepare layouts, conceptual designs, calculations, illustrations, and independent checks.
• Use computer-aided design methods to solve problems and prepare drawings.
• Prepare design markups to the drafting group in order to assist in the development of an engineered drafted drawing.
• Consult as required with the Professional of Record and action changes as directed.
• Interface with other design disciplines, coordinate with related stakeholders, project managers, and managers.
  • Interact with clients, consultants, and contractors on a continual basis.
  • Conduct site visits in order to verify existing site conditions, meet stakeholders, or oversee construction.
• Support documentation process for projects including technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports, and project calculations.
• Willing to assist in a variety of project support activities including project coordination, estimating, strategic planning, client support, and business analysis supporting the business development and project management departments.

Requirements

• Required:
  • Strong communication and organization skills and attention to details.
  • Strong technical acumen and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong work ethic with ability to remain focused and self-driven in a remote work environment.
  • Class 5 driver's license.
• Preferred:
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized electrical technology or engineering institution.
  • Experience designing overhead or underground power distribution assets in a power utility environment is an asset.
  • Experience working with BC Hydro design systems is a strong asset.
  • Experience using pole line analysis design software tools such as Spida-calc is a strong asset.

About Us

We provide our clients with transmission, substation, and distribution design, as well as project management and construction support. ZE Power Engineering Inc. has an exceptional group of engineers and consultants with extensive experience in a variety of specializations.

With a dynamic corporate culture and supportive management team, a career at ZE is what you make of it. Our environment is defined by the people that work in our company. We stress a balanced approach to work and healthy living. Our head office is located conveniently next to the Richmond Middle Arm waterfront trail, Olympic Oval. ZE offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are the kind of person who takes initiative, has a positive attitude, and wants to make an impact, then we want to hear from you.