Junior Electrical Distribution Designer, EIT

Junior Electrical Distribution Designer, EIT - ( 24000452 )

Description

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. You’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms.

Your Opportunity

The Electrical Distribution Designer is responsible for providing cost estimates and designs for a diverse range of underground and overhead electrical distribution projects. Reporting to the Team Lead, Distribution Design, you are responsible for communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions that meet client needs. You will ensure that facilities are designed in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner and meet all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design distribution infrastructure to meet project requirements
• Develop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Develop project cost estimates and material lists
• Manage external client relationships through effective and timely communication
• Monitor project progress and take action to meet client requirements
• Travel and perform site visits as required
• Identify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action
• Coordinate designs with various 3rd party stakeholders
• Facilitate approval requests with various 3rd party stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Eligible or registered as an EIT in Canada (preferred)
• Effective interpersonal skills – Strong written and verbal skills are a must
• Able to work effectively as a member of a team
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines
• PLSCAD or SPIDAcalc knowledge would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or possess an Electrical Engineering technology diploma.
• Experience in power distribution for utilities within North America would be an asset

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location: Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations: Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Entry Level

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Nov 12, 2024, 12:57:40 PM

Req ID: 24000452