Job Title: Electrical Distribution Engineer
Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are presently looking for an Electrical Engineer for Regional Distribution projects for their Burnaby BC location.
Overview:
Resource would provide engineering services related to overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain standards — Create, revise, and update construction, design, and commissioning standards for client's Distribution System within your team's area of expertise.
· Equipment evaluation and approval — Plan and conduct field trials, assess new equipment and technologies, and collaborate with field crews and vendors to approve equipment for system-wide use.
· Provide technical expertise — Serve as a subject matter resource to Distribution Engineering, Distribution Design, Asset Planning, and Operations teams, offering guidance on standards interpretation, equipment application, and complex technical issues within your team's specialty.
· Investigate and resolve engineering challenges — Analyze and resolve a range of complex and unique engineering problems, including failure investigations and safety-related assessments.
· Stakeholder engagement — Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus, encourage innovation, and develop engineering solutions that prioritize safety, environmental protection, cost-effectiveness, and the needs of employees and the public.
· Support modernization initiatives — Contribute to the advancement of standards development processes, including adoption of modern engineering design tools and AI-assisted workflows.
· Build professional relationships — Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and cross-functional teams to set priorities, evaluate work impacts, and address concerns.
· Work with independence — Operate within broad objectives and guidelines, exercising sound engineering judgment and consulting your manager on critical or high-impact projects.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
- P.Eng
- Permit to Practice
- Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized or accredited university. Candidates with degrees in other engineering disciplines may be considered where substantial relevant experience can be demonstrated.
- Relevant engineering experience. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles.
- Demonstrate experience in overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages up to 35 kV.+
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to clearly explain technical options, present solutions to diverse audiences, and tailor your approach to different levels of understanding.
- Exhibit proven leadership, teamwork, relationship management, and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Apply practical knowledge and sound judgment to effectively analyze and resolve issues.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$77.00 and CA$95.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
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