Distribution Designer

Job Title: Distribution EIT/Designer

Job Description

The Distribution EIT/Designer will support the modelling and design of overhead power lines, including joint-use attachments, as well as underground and overhead cable sizing and pulling for electrical distribution projects. This role focuses primarily on pole replacement work and distribution projects in Alberta, ensuring that all designs, calculations, and estimates are accurate, constructible, and aligned with utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Model and design overhead power lines, including joint-use attachments, for a variety of utility distribution projects.
• Perform design work for pole replacement projects and for underground and overhead cable sizing and pulling in distribution networks.
• Prepare accurate, high-quality engineering drawings, designs, calculations, and estimates for utility projects of various sizes.
• Develop design packages that meet established standards and procedures and ensure they are constructible and compliant with utility requirements.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from electrical and construction plans provided by utilities, customers, and consultants.
• Deliver complete design packages to clients or internal project teams on schedule and in accordance with project requirements.
• Respond to and resolve design-related questions and field-level issues that arise during project execution.
• Work closely with project management to support design/build project delivery, helping to maintain profitability and meet schedule commitments.
• Use CAD and engineering design tools, including PLS-CADD and other relevant software, to produce and refine distribution designs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and templates within the distribution engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience as an electrical distribution designer or electrical engineer working on distribution projects.
• Hands-on experience with overhead line design and pole replacement work for utility distribution systems.
• Ability to prepare engineering drawings from sketches and general engineering and design information in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical and construction plans from utilities, customers, and consultants.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA, or Technologist-in-Training with ASET, or Associate Member with OACETT.
• Proficiency in distribution design and electrical design principles related to power and utilities.
• Experience with CAD-based drafting and engineering design tools for utility and distribution projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for preparing and modifying distribution design drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with design and project-related software such as Bluebeam, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD or equivalent PLS software for overhead line design, including its use on utility distribution projects.
• Ability to develop estimates based on drawings and scopes of work for distribution projects.
• Strong theoretical understanding of electrical distribution systems and the ability to apply that knowledge in practical design work.
• Experience in utility design, including coordination with telecommunications and other joint-use stakeholders, is an asset.
• Background in power and utilities engineering design, including familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and constructability of designs.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with project managers, field personnel, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Environment

This is a permanent position with our client, open to candidates in Edmonton or Calgary.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Edmonton,AB.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.