Sr. Distribution Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Actalent in New Westminster, BC is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to design and review overhead and underground distribution systems within the Utilities Division, deliver quality assurance, and serve as Professional of Record (POR) on BC Hydro projects. This permanently employed, full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement in New Westminster.

Responsibilities include preparing design packages, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, supervising EITs, and ensuring EGBC bylaws

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from a Canadian-accredited university or equivalent.
• Current P.Eng with a Canadian Engineering Association.
• Eight+ years in underground and/or overhead electrical design on utility projects (BC Hydro preferred).
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electrical infrastructure in line with BC Hydro standards.
• Use SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD to evaluate designs and develop solutions.
• Prepare issue-for-construction packages and design documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide POR responsibilities and ensure compliance with EGBC bylaws and quality guidelines.
• Mentor Designers and EITs and support project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Quality-focused

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Canada)

P.Eng with Canadian Engineering Association

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

SPIDAcalc

PLS-CADD

Job description

Senior Distribution Engineer plays a key role in delivering electrical utility infrastructure projects within a fast-growing engineering consulting environment. This full-time position is part of our Utilities Division based in New Westminster, BC, and focuses on the design and review of overhead and underground distribution systems, quality assurance, and acting as Professional of Record (POR) on projects. The role involves close collaboration with utility clients and project stakeholders, and is ideal for an experienced engineer who takes ownership, is career-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines.

Job Title: Senior Distribution Engineer

Essential Skills

• Degree in Engineering from a Canadian accredited university or equivalent.
• Current P.Eng. with a Canadian Engineering Association
• A minimum of eight (8) years in underground (UG) and/or overhead (OH) electrical design experience on BC Hydro projects (other North American electric utility’s project experience will be considered in combination with BC Hydro project experience).
• A valid Class 5 BC driver's license (or equivalent from another Canadian Province)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient using MS Office and AutoCAD software

Considered An Asset

• Experience with PLS-CADD for overhead line design and pole analysis is considered an asset.

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 verify and confirm 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, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Adhere to Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) bylaws, including continuing education requirements and Quality Management Guidelines.
• Prepare comprehensive design packages for review and submission, including Non-Standard Pole Replacement, LPT/PMT/Livefront/service box/URD, feeder design, customer-driven third-party attachments, automation, system improvement (SI), and other BC Hydro programs or client projects.
• Check and review the design work of peers to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Prepare issue-for-construction packages that clearly communicate design intent and construction requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews to validate designs and support field implementation.
• Provide technical and escalation support during all phases of a project, from concept through construction and closeout.
• Mentor designers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs), supporting their professional development and technical growth.
• Perform other engineering and project-related tasks as required by leadership to support successful project delivery.

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.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Westminster,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation 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, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering 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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