Intermediate Designer/Technologist

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 46,838 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation is seeking an Intermediate Designer/Technologist for their Burnaby, BC office. This role involves electrical and civil design for underground and overhead electrical distribution projects, with responsibilities including project estimating, calculations, and site inspections. Candidates should have a relevant engineering diploma or degree, strong interpersonal skills, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, ranging from $34.00 to $43.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in electrical utility distribution project design.
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing professional relationships.
• Class 5 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and civil design for utility distribution infrastructure.
• Conduct site visits to inspect electrical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Civil design

Project estimating

Interpersonal skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pull Planner

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel (VBA)

Job description

We have an opening for an Intermediate Designer/Technologist in our Burnaby, BC office.

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.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the design of electrical utility distribution projects.
• 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.

Salary Range: $34.00 - $43.00 per hour