The Design Engineer will oversee and design multiple complex and challenging underground and overhead infrastructure projects.
This individual must be highly motivated and dedicated to work both independently as well as with direction from others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, oversee and manage all aspects of assigned underground and overhead distribution rehab projects for utility companies, utilizing AutoCAD 2D, MicroStation, GIS and ProjectWise
- Comply with Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and all other applicable electrical standards during design process
- Take into account all applicable standards when considering the following in the design process; number of cables, cable size, cable material, cable tension, rated voltage, underground duct banks, cable chambers, transformer size and type, switches or switchgears, hydro poles, etc.
- Design and draft comprehensive drawings including primary schematic, secondary schematic, cable and duct layout, and overhead plans etc
- Design underground structures factoring in all other existing underground utilities and Engineering Designs and Infrastructures
- Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure compliance requirements are met and approvals are attained for each phase of the project(s)
- Conduct site reviews and inspections (QA / QC)
- Provide field support to resolve any arising issues in preliminary design stages
- Liaise with client to support successful delivery of multiple capital projects
- Various administrative tasks to support the Engineering & Design process and functionality of design processes
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- A University Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
- P. Eng certification is a must
- 5 years experience designing underground and overhead distributions systems
- Ability to design and draft
- Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS and ProjectWise software
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid class G’ license
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