Intermediate Distribution Designer

We have an opening for an Intermediate Distribution Designer in our Burnaby office.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical and civil design to support underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).
• Material take-offs and project estimating.
• Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.
• Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.
• Pole modelling calculations using SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.
• Reviewing engineering consultant drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
• Site visits to inspect electrical and civil electrical infrastructure and stake pole and anchor locations.
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.
• Collaboration with project team (project managers, designers, drafters, and site 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.
• Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and updating tools, processes, documentation, and automation.
• Periodic off-site meetings, site visits, and field inspections.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science degree from a recognized college or university (electrical or civil preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the design of electrical utility distribution projects.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

Additional Assets:

• Familiarity with BC Hydro design and construction standards and tools.
• Experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.
• Experience working in the shallow utility industry.
• Experience creating Visual Basic Application (VBA) macros in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to telecommunications, natural gas, street lighting, traffic signals, buildings electrical, civil, landscape, or architectural design.
• Familiarity with construction and land development industry.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities. Salary Range: $33.65 to $43.27 per hour.