Junior Designer/Technologist

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Junior Designer/Technologist to support technical designs for client projects. The role involves creating various design plans, performing calculations, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Join a people-first culture that values innovation, growth, and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Annual bonuses

Company matching RRSP

Generous vacation allowances

Extended health and dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Mentorship and training programs

Flexible work schedules

Commitment to Safety & Integrity

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility or related engineering environment.
• Familiarity with Alberta design and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Create alignment, survey, and easement plans.
• Perform detailed overhead and underground distribution design calculations.
• Compile and submit permitting and approvals packages.

Skills

Leadership

Ability to prioritize

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

AGI32

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Manager - Contract Design, the Junior Designer/Technologist is responsible for providing timely and efficient execution of technical designs for client projects.

Responsibilities:

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

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.
• Familiarity with Alberta design and construction standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32, MS Office, and distribution design software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Leadership skills demonstrated through participation in extra-curricular events and volunteer work.

Why Join Primary?

At Primary, we don’t just deliver engineering and construction solutions — we build careers, communities, and lasting partnerships. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Competitive Compensation: Our total rewards package includes competitive salaries, annual bonuses, company matching RRSP, generous vacation allowances and flex/PTO days, extended health and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more.
• People-First Culture: We believe that great work starts with great people. Our collaborative and inclusive culture fosters open communication, mutual respect, and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Innovation Meets Impact: With over 20 years of experience delivering infrastructure solutions across Canada, we’re known for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to quality.
• Growth & Development: We invest in our people through mentorship, training programs, and opportunities to expand your skills across disciplines and projects.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Our flexible work schedules and hybrid work options support a healthy work-life balance.
• Commitment to Safety & Integrity: Safety is our top priority — in our field work, our offices, and our culture.

How to Apply

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please click the link to apply. If this role isn’t quite right for you, check out our careers page for other available opportunities: Careers - Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.