Junior Designer/Technologist | Edmonton

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Junior Designer/Technologist to execute technical designs for client projects. This role involves creating various design plans, performing calculations, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication. Join a company that values innovation, safety, and professional growth while offering competitive compensation and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Annual Bonuses

Company Matching RRSP

Generous Vacation Allowances

Flex/PTO Days

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Mentorship and Training

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create alignment, survey, and easement plans for review.
• Perform detailed overhead and underground distribution design calculations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and coordinate designs with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

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 interaction, 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 duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Proficiency 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?

• Competitive Compensation: Our rewards include competitive salaries, annual bonuses, company matching RRSP, generous vacation allowances, flex/PTO days, extended health and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• People-First Culture: We foster an inclusive environment with open communication, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging.
• Innovation Meets Impact: With over 20 years of delivering infrastructure solutions across Canada, we are committed to quality and forward-thinking approaches.
• Growth & Development: We support your professional growth through mentorship, training, and cross-disciplinary opportunities.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Our flexible schedules and hybrid work options promote a healthy balance.
• Safety & Integrity: Safety is our top priority in all aspects of our work and culture.

How to Apply

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference, please click the link to apply. For other opportunities, visit our careers page: Careers - Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation.

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