Electrical Distribution Engineer

Iconic Power Systems is experiencing steady growth as we continue to build long-term relationships with existing clients and foster relationships with new clients by providing them with consistently high-quality products and services. If you are motivated by innovation, growth, teamwork and complete client satisfaction, we have a career for you.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including health and RRSP benefits.

We are seeking both a Senior and an Intermediate level Engineer for two available positions.

Summary

The Electrical Distribution Engineer is responsible for modelling and designing overhead power lines including joint use attachments. They will be responsible for the accuracy, quality and constructability of designs, calculations and estimates for utility projects of all sizes.  Effective collaboration and communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders is required by the Electrical Distribution Engineer to progress designs through all project stages. Electrical Distribution Engineer contributes to distribution bid proposals, estimates and material calculations and is responsible for the accuracy of quoted work.  The Electrical Distribution Engineer is responsible for handover of high-quality design packages to the customer or project team, on schedule, and is responsible to resolve design related issues and field level questions while projects are underway. The Electrical Distribution Engineer needs to work closely with project management to ensure all design/build projects are profitable and delivered on time.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a Technical Diploma in Engineering Technology.
  • Registration as a P.Eng or PL.Eng with APEGA
  • Overhead Electrical Engineering experience required.
  • Intermediate 3+ years and Senior 7+ years’ experience preferred.

Duties

Estimating, Design and Project Management

  • Prepare quotations and proposals using standard templates, and other software.
  • Utilize PLSCADD to prepare designs from conceptual stage through to project completion.
  • Incorporate survey data and field inspection information into overhead line modelling.
  • Ensure that PLSCADD models adhere to applicable standards.
  • Prepare accurate estimates of costs of materials, labor, and equipment for construction projects based on designs.
  • As required, compile project BOM’s based on drawings, specifications, codes and standards to be submitted to procurement for purchasing.
  • Analyze customer plans and utility documentation in order to develop distribution project proposals, preliminary designs and schedules.
  • Submission of design packages for approval.
  • Obtain all necessary permits, agreements and design approvals required for project execution including line assignments, crossing and proximity agreements, environmental approvals, utility design approvals as well as project related client contractual and financial related documents.
  • Perform engineering calculations such as pole line analysis etc.
  • Collaborate with design consultants and utilities. Facilitate or attend various external site and project related meetings.
  • Facilitate or attend all internal project meetings such as project handoff, kickoffs, and reviews.
  • Monitor project budget, costs and scope. Follow change control processes and issue change orders as required.
  • Collaborate with Project Management to prevent issues and ensure that design related issues are prioritized and resolved quickly to maintain schedules and prevent work stoppages or downtime for construction crews.
  • Other duties as required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring every team member gets home safely.
  • Ensuring all Iconic designs are accurate and are delivered on time and have superior quality.
  • Maintaining relationships with customers, consultants, and design approvers.

Additional Information

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
  • You will work in an office environment and will spend time visiting work and proposal sites.

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