Senior Distribution Engineer
On-siteMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead the design of LV and MV overhead and underground power delivery systems by creating detailed scopes, estimates, and design drawings following applicable utility and international standards. Perform electrical calculations, develop pole framing designs, and execute peer review checks and seal drawings using PLS suite, Quickpole, or SpidaCalc. Interact with internal and external contacts, collect project data, and coordinate with business units to verify design requirements and delivery schedules. Account for project budget, schedule, and resources when required. Support junior team members in delivering designs and assist in developing project proposals and estimates. Maintain internal engineering standards and work practices. Valid Class 5 Driver's License required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
- minimum of Five years' of experience related specifically to distribution design
- Currently Licensed as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- proven record of stamping and sealing designs
- Knowledge of the Microsoft office software suite of programs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- attention to detail
- Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Carry out design using either PLS suite, Quickpole or SpidaCalc (at least one required)
- Perform electrical calculations (i.e. load demand, voltage drop checks etc.)
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise in Streetlight and utility related civil design
- Experience with Aerial Communications line & poles inspections or design. Using CSA 22.3 No. 1-20 Overhead Systems. and O.Reg. 22/04 guidelines
- Knowledge of permitting processes (highway, railroad, city, county, etc.)
- Experience in streetlight design (knowledge of AGI32 software)
- Experience in distribution design for mine sites, wind farm collector systems, private connections
- Experience with LDC designs and standards
- Toronto Hydro preferred
- Experience with Microstation or AutoCAD
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