Intermediate Distribution Designer

Location

Victoria, BC | Canada

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Vancouver Island Operations, the Intermediate Distribution Designer is responsible for the overall execution of underground/overhead electrical distribution projects at our Victoria location.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical design to support underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).
• Produce design drawings & estimations in BC Hydro applications, including (but not limited to) Gateway, DAD, Passport & SAP.
• Power pole structural analysis, cable pulling, voltage drop, and transformer loading calculations.
• Reviewing 3rd party drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.
• Site visits to assess existing electrical power infrastructure and coordinate designs
• Project schedule management and tracking.
• Research and application of engineering standards and codes.
• Design coordination with customers, municipal authorities, other utilities, and various project stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Technologist Diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science degree from a recognized college or university (Civil or Electrical preferred).
• Experience preparing detailed markups in Bluebeam/Adobe Pro.
• Computer savvy with proven ability to learn new software.
• Strong collaborative and organizational skills to plan, organize, and implement work, within a specified budget, while meeting the project deadlines.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful, detail-oriented, and strong understanding of design basis.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner.
• Proficient in working within a Microsoft Windows network environment and in the use of Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Office 365 programs.

A few qualifications that will help you succeed:

• Experience designing BC Hydro overhead and/or underground systems.
• Experience modeling pole lines and structures with PLS-CADD and/or SpidaCalc.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and capable of distance driving within BC, when required.

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.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000 per annum.

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Salary

$60k - $80k per year