Electrical Distribution Designer

Primary Engineering and Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves the execution of technical designs for client projects, requiring a blend of engineering expertise and collaborative skills. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree or technologist diploma, with a strong background in electrical distribution design. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing exceptional customer service. Join a company that values professional development and offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Company Matching RRSP

Flex days

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering or technology with a focus on civil or electrical.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills for effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Create and review design plans and specifications for electrical distribution projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely project delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Self-Motivation

Leadership Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Technologist Diploma

Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

AGI32

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Manager – Contract Design, the Electrical Distribution Designer is responsible for providing timely and efficient execution of technical designs for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review pertinent background information to inform design.
• Create alignment plans, survey plans, easement plans, and other preliminary deliverables for review.
• Compile specifications and issue requests for third-party services including surveys, geotechnical review, grounding studies, brushing requests, constructability reviews, environmental assessments, and easement applications.
• Perform detailed overhead line design calculations and modeling of various structures.
• Perform detailed underground distribution design calculations and modeling.
• Draft or oversee the drafting of required construction prints per customer requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service in the form of prompt responses, courteous discourse, honest interaction, and proactive communication.
• Coordinate designs with customers, landowners, approving bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Compile and submit permitting and approvals packages.
• Aid the Design Lead and/or Project Manager in establishing firm timelines and budgets.
• Other work as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree OR Technologist Diploma OR Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized college or technical institution (Civil or Electrical preferred).
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (marketing, drafting, construction, survey, and civil) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on time, and on budget.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

A Few Qualifications That Would Help You Succeed

• Experience working in the electric utility or related engineering environment, ideally with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• Familiar with Alberta design and construction standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32, and MS Office and distribution design software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Have shown leadership skills by participating in extra-curricular events, and volunteer work.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.