Distribution Engineer

Wood Process & Energy business performs consulting and EPCM services for many of North America’s power generation and power distribution companies.

Wood currently has exciting opportunities for an Intermediate Distribution Engineer .

Reporting to the Manager, Distribution Engineering,this position can be located in any of the following offices - Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, Regina, SK, Saskatoon, SK, Oakville, ON, Tucker, GA, West Palm Beach, FL, Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA.

If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

• 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, and technical reports.
• Providing construction support and overall project engineering coordination.
• 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
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff
• Traveling and visiting project sites during design and construction
• 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 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