Distribution Engineer

Job Summary:

Remote Working Option: This role offers the ability to work 100% remotely should somebody live outside of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Should somebody live in the Lower Mainland, they would fall into the company’s current Hybrid model.

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 an Distribution Engineer (Intermediate or Advanced level) 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.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering from a Canadian accredited university or equivalent.
• Current . with a Canadian Engineering Association
• A minimum of six (6) years work experience in electrical engineering and/or power systems engineering
• A minimum of four (4) years in underground (UG) and/or overhead (OH) electrical design experience on BC Hydro and/or other North American electric utility’s projects.
• Design experience on BC Hydro UG or OH Distribution projects
• A valid Class 5 BC driver's license (or equivalent from another Canadian Province)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient using MS Office and AutoCAD software

Job Responsibilities

• Design underground and overhead electrical infrastructure according to client and national standards and requirements.
• Use SPIDAcalc non-linear pole line/PLS-CADD 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.
• Use load balancing and fuse coordination software for distribution system improvement projects.
• Fulfill POR responsibilities for any non-standard/engineered solutions.
• Adhere to EGBC Bylaws, including the requirements for Continuing Education and Quality Management Guidelines.
• Prepare design packages for review and submission. Packages to be provided for Pole Replacement/Maintenance/conductor/transformer replacement, LPT/PMT/Livefront/service box/URD, Feeder Design, Smart Meter, Customer Driven 3rd Party Attachments, Automation, system improvement 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.
• Provide technical/escalation support through all phases of a project.
• Manage and mentor a small team of designers and EITs.
• Other tasks as required by management.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/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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