Project Engineer

We currently have an opening for a Project Engineer in either Edmonton, Red Deer or Calgary, AB , with Edmonton or Red Deer being the preferred locations.

This is a position available for remote work from the reporting office.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the overall execution of underground / overhead electrical distribution and street lighting turnkey design build projects (4kV to 25kV).
• Collect and review pertinent background information to inform design.
• Create alignment plans, survey plans, easement plans and other preliminary deliverables for review.
• Compile specifications and issue requests for third party services including survey, geotechnical review, grounding studies, brushing requests, constructability reviews, environmental assessments, and easement applications.
• Perform detailed overhead line design calculations and modelling of various structures.
• Perform detailed underground distribution design calculations and modelling.
• Draft, or oversee drafting, of required construction prints per customer requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service in the form of prompt responses, courteous discourse, honest interaction, and proactive communication.
• Coordinate designs with customers, landowners, approving bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Compile and submit permitting and approvals packages.
• Accountable for the on-budget and on-schedule delivery of concurrent turnkey projects from client engagement through design and construction to energization while maintaining a high degree of quality.
• Preparation of takeoffs, estimates and proposals inclusive of engineering, materials procurement, and construction for turnkey projects.
• Management of materials inventory.
• Occasional off-site meetings, site visits and field inspections.
• Coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities and various projects stakeholders for project execution.
• Project schedule, cost and communication management and reporting.
• Proactively consult and develop solutions for clients to suit their business needs.
• Clearly communicate with clients and project stakeholders to mitigate project risks and expectations.
• Project acquisition, sales and customer relationship building.
• Peer mentoring and training with other team members.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications :

• Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized college or university or equivalent education / experience.
• PMP designation through PMI Institute are considered an asset.
• Experience with FortisAlberta, ,ATCO, ENMAX, EPCOR or other utility a preferred asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, PLS-CADD, ArcFM or AGI32 software packages are considered an asset.

A few qualifications that will help you succeed :

• Electrical distribution, substation, transmission, or street lighting design experience (both underground and overhead).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with schedule and budget constraints.
• Client focused interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong business relationships.
• Proficient verbal and written English language skills.
• Confident collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.

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.

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