Distribution Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Electrical Distribution Engineer or Designer to support the modeling and design of overhead power lines, including joint-use attachments. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, quality, and constructability of designs, calculations, and estimates for utility projects of varying sizes. The primary work scope includes pole replacement projects, as well as underground and overhead cable sizing and pulling for distribution systems in Calgary. The Distribution Designer / Engineer will prepare high‑quality design packages for client or project team handoff, ensure on‑schedule delivery, and address design-related issues and field questions throughout project execution. They will work closely with project management to help deliver profitable, on-time design / build projects.

Responsibilities

• Model and design overhead power lines, including joint-use attachments
• Support pole replacement projects and distribution cable sizing (underground and overhead)
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings based on sketches and engineering inputs
• Deliver complete, accurate, and constructible design packages
• Resolve design issues and respond to field-level questions during project execution
• Review and interpret electrical and construction plans from utilities, consultants, and customers
• Collaborate with project management to meet schedule and profitability goals

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00 / yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

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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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 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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