(Intermediate/Senior) OH Distribution Electrical Engineer

ZE Power Engineering Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZE Power Engineering Inc. seeks an OH Distribution Engineer to join our team in the Richmond area. The role focuses on designing overhead and underground distribution systems (4kV–35kV) and providing technical leadership on projects.

You will perform calculations, prepare drawings, and act as the Professional of Record. CAD design, coordination with other disciplines, and mentoring junior staff are integral parts of the position, along with supporting recruitment and project activities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and EGBC registration.
• Minimum 5 years engineering and design experience in the Power Utility Distribution industry.
• Strong knowledge of Power Transmission and Distribution networks and standards.
• Experience with Spida-calc or Cyme is preferred.
• BC Hydro design systems and standards experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review designs, documents, calculations, drawings for distribution projects (4kV–35kV).
• Use CAD software and design methods for projects.
• Act as Professional of Record on assigned projects.
• Interface with other design disciplines and stakeholders; support team leads and managers.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents and project calculations.

Skills

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

EGBC registration

Tools

Spida-calc

Cyme

Power engineering software

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 OH Distribution Engineer in administrative tasks and provide support to the company. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a great team environment at a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review designs, documents, calculations, drawings, estimates for distribution projects involving overhead or underground system ranging in voltage from 4kV to 35kV. This could include pole line design, underground cable system design, equipment replacement/upgrade, load flow analysis, protection coordination, etc.
• Use CAD software and computer-aided design methods to perform design.
• Act as the Professional of Record on assigned projects.
• Interface with other design disciplines, coordinate with related stakeholders, and assist team leads and managers.
• Support documentation process for projects including technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports and project calculations.
• Analyze existing engineering processes and support the development of improved processes.
• Provide training, mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Assist recruitment and on-boarding of new staff.
• Assist in a variety of project support activities including project coordination, strategic planning, client support, and business analysis supporting the project management department.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology institution. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Engineering degree and registration with EGBC.
• Minimum 5 years engineering and design experience in the Power Utility Distribution industry.
• Strong knowledge of Power Transmission and Distribution networks and standards.
• Knowledge in the use of Spida-calc or equivalent finite element pole line analysis software, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in the use of Cyme or other equivalent power engineering software an asset.
• Experience with BC Hydro's design systems and standards strongly preferred.
• BC Class 5 driver's license for those residing in BC.

About Us

ZE Power Engineering is an innovative engineering design company that caters services to the electric utility industry. We provide our clients with transmission, substation, and distribution design, as well as project management and construction support. ZE Power Engineering 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. We have a games area as well as onsite Yoga. Our head office is located conveniently next to the Richmond Middle Arm waterfront trail, and 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.