Distribution Engineer

We have an opening for a Distribution Engineer in our Burnaby office.

Responsibilities:

• Technical review of electric utility distribution design packages, including drawings, material take-offs, and calculations.
• Sealing of electric utility distribution design drawings.
• Technical mentorship of engineers and technologists.
• Electrical and civil design of underground and overhead electric utility infrastructure.
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
• Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.
• Pole modeling calculations using SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
• Reviewing engineering consultant drawings such as civil, buildings electrical, landscape, and architectural to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.
• Collaboration with the project team (project managers, designers, drafters, engineers of record, and field inspectors) to ensure projects are executed successfully.
• Design coordination with external clients, engineering consultants, utility approval teams, municipalities, material and construction suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Creating design redlines in Bluebeam.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and updating tools, processes, documentation, and automation.
• Periodic off-site meetings, site visits, and field inspections.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or Applied Science degree or diploma from a recognized university or college (electrical or civil preferred).
• P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. designation through EGBC.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design of electrical utility distribution projects.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

 Additional Assets:

• Familiarity with BC Hydro design and construction standards and tools.
• Exposure to SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, Pull Planner, AutoCAD, or AGi32 software.
• Experience creating Visual Basic Application (VBA) macros in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing responsibilities concurrently.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.