Job Description
Gridwise Engineering is a growing power engineering consultancy, located in Metrotown, Burnaby, BC delivering engineering services to power utility, renewable and industrial clients in Canada.
We are currently looking for a Senior Distribution Engineer. If you are self-driven and are looking for the next big opportunity to develop your skills, grow a team and establish and build relationships with clients, this is the opportunity for you. The candidate will play a key role in delivering electrical utility infrastructure projects within a fast-growing engineering consulting environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a very talented and experienced group of professional engineers and be involved in a wide range of electrical projects. You will be a key player in leading distribution design on our projects.
Job Requirements
- Design overhead electrical infrastructure and underground electrical infrastructure as accordance with client standards and requirements.
- Use SPIDAcalc non-linear pole line and PLS-CADD analysis tools to evaluate pole designs and develop non-standard overhead line design solutions.
- Apply underground cable pulling calculation software to verify and confirm underground design solutions.
- Use load balancing and fuse coordination software to support distribution system improvement projects.
- Fulfill Professional of Record (POR) responsibilities for non-standard and engineered design solutions, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
- Adhere to Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) bylaws, including continuing education requirements and Quality Management Guidelines.
- Prepare comprehensive design packages for review and submission, including Non-Standard Pole Replacement, LPT/PMT/Livefront/service box/URD, feeder design, customer-driven third-party attachments, automation, system improvement (SI), and other BC Hydro programs or client projects.
- Check and review the design work of peers to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
- Prepare issue-for-construction packages that clearly communicate design intent and construction requirements.
- Coordinate effectively with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews to validate designs and support field implementation.
- Provide technical and escalation support during all phases of a project, from concept through construction and closeout.
- Mentor designers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs), supporting their professional development and technical growth.
- Perform other engineering and project-related tasks as required by leadership to support successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering from a Canadian accredited university or equivalent.
- Current P.Eng. with a Canadian Engineering Association
- A minimum of eight (8) years in underground (UG) and/or overhead (OH) electrical design experience on distribution projects for utilities.
- 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
- Experience with PLS-CADD for overhead line design and pole analysis is considered an asset.
Competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate for the role. If you are interested to work in a close-knit engineering team in a friendly environment and are passionate about the work you do then please email a resume and cover-letter detailing your interest, suitability and qualifications for the role to [email protected].
Pay: $125,000.00-$165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
