Senior Distribution Engineer

Iconic Power Systems Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer (Distribution) to lead the Distribution Engineering team, authenticate designs, and ensure high-quality, on-schedule deliverables. This role reports to the Engineering Lead, Distribution, and interactions span project managers, utilities, customers, and consultants.

The candidate will mentor engineers, review documentation, and contribute to proposals while maintaining safety, integrity, quality, accountability, and teamwork as core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology diploma required.
• Registered P.Eng. or PL.Eng. with APEGA is required or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 8+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on distribution systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities are essential.
• Experience in cost estimating and project delivery across distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review, and authenticate overhead and underground distribution designs, calculations, estimates, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Prepare and review project estimates, proposals, schedules, and material take-offs.
• Perform engineering calculations, including pole line analysis and conductor pulling calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, utility requirements, and client specs.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve design issues and maintain schedules.
• Obtain permits, approvals, agreements, and utility authorizations.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and customer consultations.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and project planning.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology Diploma

Registered P.Eng. or PL.Eng. with APEGA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Distribution

Iconic Power Systems is a Canadian power infrastructure company providing engineering, construction, and maintenance services across transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy. Driven by our values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability, and Teamwork, we deliver innovative solutions that help power communities while creating rewarding career opportunities for our employees.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Distribution) to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to our Distribution Engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, Distribution, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality distribution designs, estimates, and engineering packages that are accurate, constructable, and completed on schedule.

This role plays a key part in supporting project success by reviewing and authenticating engineering deliverables, resolving technical challenges, mentoring team members, and collaborating with project managers, utilities, customers, and consultants throughout all phases of project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, review, and authenticate overhead and underground distribution designs, calculations, estimates, and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Prepare and review project estimates, proposals, schedules, and material take-offs.
• Perform engineering calculations, including pole line analysis and conductor pulling calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and client specifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve design-related issues and maintain project schedules.
• Obtain required permits, approvals, agreements, and utility authorizations.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and customer consultations.
• Support business development activities by contributing to proposals and project planning.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Diploma.
• Registered P.Eng. or PL.Eng. with APEGA.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Extensive experience in distribution design, cost estimating, and utility or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, designs, and estimates simultaneously.

Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution design, construction practices, codes, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to create, review, and authenticate engineering drawings and design packages.
• Experience developing estimates from drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• A safety-first leader committed to quality and accountability.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment.
• A proactive problem solver who can navigate complex technical challenges.
• A self-motivated individual focused on continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

At Iconic Power Systems, our values drive everything we do: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability, and Teamwork. If you're ready to lead complex distribution projects and make an impact within a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.