Sr. Distribution Engineer

Actalent; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in New Westminster, BC, seeks a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead overhead and underground distribution design per BC Hydro standards. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project oversight, and mentorship within a hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate will bring a P.Eng. designation, 8+ years in utility design, and strong skills with SPIDAcalc/PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. A valid BC driver’s license is required for field coordination and reviews.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Canadian engineering degree and be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Minimum eight years of underground and/or overhead electrical design experience on BC Hydro projects
• Proficient with SPIDAcalc or similar non-linear analysis tools
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license
• Strong communication and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Design overhead electrical infrastructure as primary responsibility; underground as secondary, per BC Hydro standards
• Use SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD to evaluate pole designs and develop solutions
• Prepare design packages for non-standard pole replacements and distribution projects
• Provide POR for engineered solutions and ensure compliance with EGBC bylaws
• Coordinate with clients, peers, and regulators through project lifecycle
• Mentor Designers and EITs and support professional growth

Skills

P.Eng designation

BC Hydro standards

Underground/Overhead design

SPIDAcalc/PLS-CADD

Mentorship

BC driver’s license

Education

Engineering degree from Canadian university

Tools

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Distribution Engineer plays a key role in delivering electrical utility infrastructure projects within a fast-growing engineering consulting group. This full-time position is based in New Westminster, BC and focuses on the design and review of overhead and underground distribution systems for utility clients, with an emphasis on BC Hydro standards. The role includes technical leadership, project oversight, and mentorship responsibilities within a multidisciplinary team operating in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead electrical infrastructure as the primary responsibility and underground electrical infrastructure as a secondary responsibility in accordance with BC Hydro standards and requirements.
• Use SPIDAcalc non-linear pole line and PLS-CADD analysis tools to evaluate pole designs and develop non-standard overhead line design solutions.
• Apply underground cable pulling calculation software to validate underground design solutions.
• Use load balancing and fuse coordination software to support distribution system improvement projects.
• Fulfill Professional of Record (POR) responsibilities for non-standard and engineered design solutions.
• Adhere to EGBC bylaws, including requirements for continuing education and quality management guidelines.
• Prepare comprehensive design packages for review and submission for non-standard pole replacement, LPT/PMT/livefront/service box/URD, feeder design, customer-driven third‑party attachments, automation, system improvement programs, and other utility or client programs.
• Check and review the design work completed by peers to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Prepare issue‑for‑construction packages that are clear, complete, and ready for field implementation.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, co‑workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews to validate designs and support project execution.
• Provide technical and escalation support through all phases of a project, from concept and design through to construction and close‑out.
• Mentor designers and Engineers‑in‑Training (EITs), supporting their technical development and professional growth.
• Perform other engineering and project‑related tasks as required by leadership to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Engineering from a Canadian accredited university or an equivalent recognized institution.
• Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with a Canadian engineering association.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in underground (UG) and/or overhead (OH) electrical design on BC Hydro projects; experience with other North American electric utility projects may be considered in combination with BC Hydro experience.
• Strong knowledge of distribution engineering and power systems design for electrical utility infrastructure.
• Experience with overhead and underground distribution design, including field engineering considerations.
• Proficiency using SPIDAcalc or similar non-linear pole line analysis tools for overhead line design.
• Demonstrated ability to act as Professional of Record (POR) on engineered solutions.
• Valid Class 5 BC drivers license or equivalent from another Canadian province.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications for reporting, analysis, and project communication.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software for preparing and reviewing design drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLS-CADD for advanced overhead line analysis and design is considered an asset.
• Experience working on BC Hydro RDE or similar long‑term utility programs is beneficial.
• Background in transmission, distribution, and protection (TD&P) engineering is advantageous.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of designers and EITs within a project team.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to take ownership, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented approach to design and quality assurance, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Comfort working in a consulting environment with multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Westminster, BC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Westminster,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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