SummaryReporting to the Engineering Lead, the Distribution Engineer designs and reviews the design work for several shallow utility distribution projects, ensuring accuracy and supporting team members in a fast-paced environment. They will be responsible for the creation, 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 are required by the Distribution Engineer to progress designs through all project stages. Distribution Engineer may contribute to distribution bid proposals, estimates and material calculations and is responsible for the accuracy of quoted work. The 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 Distribution Engineer will work closely with project management to ensure all design/build projects are profitable and delivered on time.
Qualifications- A Bachelors degree in Engineering or a Technical Diploma in Engineering Technology.
- Registration as a P.Eng or PL.Eng with APEGA
- 4-8 years experience working in an electrical engineering environment, with extensive experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects, commercial projects, or industrial projects.
Skills- Advanced experience in managing multiple proposals, estimates and designs at the same time.
- Ability to create and authenticate engineering drawings and design information according to established standards and procedures.
- Capable of developing estimates based on drawings and scopes of work.
- Subject matter expert in design and construction including applicable electrical codes, standards, and specifications.
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical and construction plans from, customers and consultants.
- Superior ability to meet tight deadlines and multi-task.
- Able to develop project schedules based on proposal details.
- Capacity to resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
- Ability to build relationships with clients, consultants, approval authorities and utility representatives.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively lead, train and provide mentorship to other design and drafting professionals.
- Ability to maintain customer relationships while identifying and supporting and establishing new opportunities and business lines.
- Experience with software such as Spida-Calc, Bluebeam, PLSCAD, AGI-32, Microstation, and AutoCAD, would be considered an asset.
Duties- Prepare accurate estimates of costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
- Analyze plans and utility documentation to complete designs that meet client requirements.
- Perform engineering calculations such as pole line analysis, pulling tension calculations etc.
- 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 to develop distribution project proposals, preliminary designs, and schedules.
- Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam or other design software to prepare designs from conceptual stage through to project completion.
- 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, pulling tension calculations 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, kick-offs, and reviews.
- Monitor project budget, costs, and scope. Follow change control processes and issue change orders as required.
- Perform second set reviews of team members projects to ensure designs are accurate, and of high quality and constructability
- Self authentication of their work packages, as well authentication of work completed by others.
- 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.
Personal Characteristics- Safety - We go home safe every night.
- Integrity - Around here our word means something.
- Quality - Our quality stands on its own.
- Accountability- We provide solutions, not problems.
- Teamwork - Great people working together.
- Not afraid to approach difficult situations and dig in to find a solution.
- Self-motivated to make improvements and get tasks done on time
- You have a calm demeanour and thrive in high-stress situations. You possess a nimble mind - You can think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
Other- Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- This position is a mix of office and field work. A small portion of this position's time will require field work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
