Electrical Distribution Designer, Edmonton

About This Role
You will be part of a team of engineers and technologists working on aerial and underground distribution projects (both new construction and maintenance) in the City of Edmonton.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technologists
Canadian Driver's License
Registered member of APEGA or ASET
Drafting experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation an asset
Experience in Distribution Line design an asset

Responsibilities
You will be trained in the design of overhead and underground line distribution system up to 25kV. Your responsibilities typically include the following:

Detailed design of overhead and underground projects such as:

Primary line rebuilds and extensions
Primary line voltage conversions
Installation and replacement of single and three phase primary line equipment
Revamp of facilities
Low voltage correction
Overloaded transformer replacement and secondary load splitting
Replacement of damage facilities
Life cycle replacement of existing facilities such as poles, lines, transformers, switching cubicles, etc.
Customer service applications
Relocation and removal of facilities

Perform calculations such as:

Wire sag, tension and swing
Calculation of the most economic ruling span
Wire clearances
Pole selection based on calculated loadings (wind, snow/ice, equipment and conductors)
Guy and anchor calculation and analysis
Secondary wire sizing and loading
Load calculation to ensure proper transformer sizing and loading
Voltage drop calculation

Software: SPIDA Calc, Quick Pole, PLS-CADD, Microstation.

Qualifications
You are familiar with applicable safety regulations; and will be able to apply sound distribution design skills using established standards and developing new standards as needed; have good project management skills; are self-motivated; and are able to adapt readily to changing requirements and priorities.

As the successful applicant, you have good interpersonal skills and are able to liaise with our client's internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary dependent on level of skills and experience

Please note that we will only contact short listed candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: Full Dental care, Extended health care, On-site parking, Paid time off