Distribution Designer / Technologist - EIT

ZE Power Engineering Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ZE Power Engineering Inc. is seeking a Distribution Designer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing overhead and underground utility infrastructure, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge in the electric utility sector within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Class 5 drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Design new and replacement electrical utility infrastructure.
• Prepare conceptual designs and technical documents.
• Conduct site visits and verify existing conditions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Technical Acumen

Education

Post Secondary diploma or degree in electrical technology or engineering

Tools

Spida-calc

Job description

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 Distribution Designerto 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 drivers 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 an asset experience working with BC Hydro design systems a strong asset. experience using pole line analysis design software tools such as Spida-calc a strong asset.