Electrical Engineer / Designer - Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Role

Reporting to the Discipline Lead - Distribution, the Distribution Engineer / Designer is responsible for communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs. Distribution Engineer / Designer will work with landowners, customers, and other client departments to ensure that the projects are effectively coordinated and executed by yourself. They will ensure that facilities are designed in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner and meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute the design of rural and urban distribution infrastructure including but not limited to : line rebuilds, cable / equipment upgrades, voltage conversions, customer connections / upgrades, joint use applications, URD, DER / microgeneration interconnection, and more.
• Provide technical reviews and quality assurance on project deliverables prepared by junior and intermediate staff.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, utility companies, and third-party stakeholders to secure approvals and resolve technical or permitting challenges.
• Proactively monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities to maintain scope, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct site assessments and field reviews to validate design feasibility, support construction, and ensure alignment with good engineering and construction practices.
• Identify and address safety and environmental risks within project designs, implementing solutions in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, designers, and drafters, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of design standards, processes, and best practices.

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Benefits

Benefits