Distribution Engineer

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation in Burnaby is seeking a Distribution Engineer to perform technical reviews of electrical utility distribution designs, seal drawings, and mentor team members. You will design underground and overhead infrastructure, perform take-offs and estimates, and coordinate with clients and utilities to ensure conflict-free projects.

You will also handle calculations for voltage drop, transformer loading, cable pulls, and pole modeling with

Qualifications

• Engineering or Applied Science degree or diploma from a recognized university or college (electrical or civil preferred).
• P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. designation through EGBC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design of electrical utility distribution projects.
• Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Technical review of electric utility distribution design packages, drawings, take-offs, and calculations.
• Seal electric utility distribution design drawings.
• Mentor engineers and technologists on projects.
• Electrical and civil design of underground and overhead infrastructure.
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
• Cable pull planning and pole modeling using SPIDAcalc/PLS-CADD.
• Coordinate with consultants, utilities, and stakeholders to avoid conflicts.
• Track project schedules and assist with design documentation and approvals.
• Lead continuous improvement and update tools, processes, and automation.
• Perform site visits and field inspections as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering or Applied Science degree or diploma

P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. designation (EGBC)

Tools

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Pull Planner

AutoCAD

AGi32

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel

Job description

We have an opening for a Distribution Engineer in our Burnaby office.

Responsibilities:

• Technical review of electric utility distribution design packages, including drawings, material take-offs, and calculations.
• Sealing of electric utility distribution design drawings.
• Technical mentorship of engineers and technologists.
• Electrical and civil design of underground and overhead electric utility infrastructure.
• 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, buildings electrical, landscape, and architectural to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.
• Collaboration with the project team (project managers, designers, drafters, engineers of record, and field 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.
• Creating design redlines in Bluebeam.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and updating tools, processes, documentation, and automation.
• Periodic off-site meetings, site visits, and field inspections

Qualifications

• Engineering or Applied Science degree or diploma from a recognized university or college (electrical or civil preferred).
• P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. designation through EGBC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design of electrical utility distribution projects.
• Class 5 driver’s license

Additional Assets

• Familiarity with BC Hydro design and construction standards and tools.
• Exposure to SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, Pull Planner, AutoCAD, or AGi32 software.
• Experience creating Visual Basic Application (VBA) macros in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing responsibilities concurrently.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Salary Range: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour