Distribution Engineer (remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering of distribution electrical projects through the entire project lifecycle: from conceptual and feasibility, though detailed design, to construction and service
• Leading or supporting overhead and underground distribution engineering projects defining scopes of work, completing cost estimates, performing engineering calculations, interconnection studies and developing detailed design drawings
• Supporting the preparation of technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports, and project calculations.
• Providing construction support and overall project engineering coordination (as required)
• Responding to information requests during construction and completing project documentation including preparation of record drawings
• Leading a team of engineers and designers when required to successfully deliver a portfolio of projects
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with other design disciplines and external stakeholders and assist team leads and managers
• Traveling and visiting project sites during design and construction (as required)
• Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Professional Engineering Designation or eligibility for registration
• 5+ years of overhead and underground distribution engineering experience serving utilities in North America
• Knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC/IEEE Standards and Codes and major utility Engineering Standards
• Knowledge of electrical design including the selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgears, circuit breakers, fuses and other distribution equipment
• Knowledge of smart infrastructure equipment such as automatic feeder switches, remote sensing switching, remote sensing cap banks and other smart equipment
• Knowledge of PV’s and EV’s
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to exercise initiative when resolving issues and in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual situations