Distribution Designer

Job Summary:

We at Actalent Services are a fast-growing engineering consulting group which expanded to Canada in 2014. A significant part of that growth has come out of our Western Canadian Operations focused on Infrastructure and Utilities projects. To support this growth, we have opened a full-time position for a Distribution Designer (Distribution Design Technologist) to join our team on a full-time basis. The selected individual will be a part of our Utilities Division based out of New Westminster, BC.

Key activities include liaising with project stakeholders, completing project designs and performing quality assurance functions.

The selected individual will join our rapidly growing team delivering projects to a variety of utility clients with a focus on electrical utility infrastructure. We are looking for people that take ownership, are career motivated, well organized and detail oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

This role required Drug and Alcohol screening as a pre-employment requirement.

Our operation is under a Hybrid work model.

Job Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma (with preference to BCIT Power program)
• A minimum of one (1) to four (4) years design experience, Co-op or post grad, of Overhead (OH) or Underground (UG) utility power distribution experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient using MS Office and AutoCAD software

Considered an asset

• Experience in design of BC Hydro Underground (UG) and/or Overhead (OH) power distribution systems is considered an asset
• Experience using SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, DAD and/or Passport

Job Responsibilities

• Design overhead electrical infrastructure according to client and national standards and requirements. There would also be some underground design as well, however, overhead would be the majority of the work initially.
• Use SPIDAcalc non-linear pole line analysis tool to evaluate pole design and create non-standard OH Line design solutions.
• Use of underground cable pulling calculation software to confirm design solutions, such as pull planner.
• Use load balancing and fuse coordination software for distribution system improvement projects.
• Provide design for any non-standard/engineered solutions.
• Prepare design packages for review and submission. Packages to be provided for Pole Replacement/Maintenance, LPT/PMT/Livefront, Feeder Design, Smart Meter, Customer Driven 3rd Party Attachments, Automation and other BC Hydro Programs.
• Checking and reviewing work of peers
• Prepare issue for construction packages
• Coordinating with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders
• Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews

Please note, this job is being advertised proactively and there is not a current vacancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Westminster, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Westminster,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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