Intermediate Distribution Designer

MeshGrid HR; British Columbia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative industry leader in engineering services is seeking an Intermediate Technologist/Designer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will prepare layouts and designs for overhead and underground distribution projects, while also providing project support and mentorship to junior staff. The company values strong communication and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in the electric and telecom utility industry, while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in designing overhead power distribution assets.
• Familiarity with project life-cycle and quantitative tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts and conceptual designs for UG and OH distribution projects.
• Support documentation processes including technical specifications and reports.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Reporting

Quantitative Tools

Education

Post Secondary diploma or degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering

Tools

Spida-calc

Job description

Position Overview:

Our client is an innovative industry leading company that provides engineering services to the electric and telecom utility industry. We are currently seeking an individual as an Intermediate Technologist/Designer to contribute to our projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare layouts, conceptual designs, calculations, illustrations and independent checks for UG and OH distribution projects.
2. Willing to assist in a variety of project support activities including project coordination, estimating, strategic planning, client support, and business analysis supporting the business development and project management departments.
3. Support documentation process for projects including technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports and project calculations.
4. Prepare design markups to the drafting group in order to assist in the development of an engineered drafted drawing.
5. Consult as required with the Professional of Record and action changes as directed.
6. Interface with other design disciplines, coordinate with related stakeholders, project managers and managers.
7. Provide mentorship, training and guidance to junior staff.
8. Use computer-aided design methods to solve problems and prepare drawings.
9. Interact with clients, consultants and contractors on a continual basis.
10. Conduct site visits in order to verify existing site conditions.
11. Occasional travel should be expected.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Minimum of 1 year experience designing overhead power distribution assets in a power utility environment.
2. Strong communication and organization skills and attention to detail.
3. Familiarity with project reporting, quantitative tools and the project life-cycle.
4. Class 5 driver's license.

Preferred:

1. Experience working with BC Hydro design systems is an asset.
2. Post Secondary diploma or degree from a recognized electrical technology or engineering institution.
3. Experience using pole line analysis design software tools such as Spida-calc is an asset.