Distribution Designer

Job Summary We at Actalent Services are a fast‑growing engineering consulting group which expanded to Canada in 2014. A significant part of that growth has come out of our Western Canadian Operations focused on Infrastructure and Utilities projects. To support this growth, we have opened a full‑time position for a Distribution Designer (Distribution Design Technologist) to join our team on a full‑time basis. Work Model Remote from Southern BC / Interior of British Columbia The selected individual will be a part of our Utilities Division, which is based out of New Westminster, BC. As stated, this role will be Remote from Southern / Interior BC Region of British Columbia. The selected individual will join our rapidly growing team delivering projects to a variety of utility clients with a focus on electrical utility infrastructure. This role will cover field inspections for our BC Hydro Distribution projects within the Southern BC / Interior Region of British Columbia. The role with have both distribution design and field inspection responsibilities. Key activities include liaising with project stakeholders, completing project designs and performing quality assurance functions. This role required Drug and Alcohol screening as a pre‑employment requirement. Job Requirements Engineering Technology Diploma, with preference to Electrical or Civil Co‑op, internship, or professional experience in either design or field inspection Perform field inspection at 30‑50% (NOTE : you will be using rental vehicles; you do not need your own vehicle) Class 5 Driver Licence Strong oral and written communication skills Proficient using MS Office and AutoCAD software Considered an asset Design experience, Co‑op or post grad, of Overhead (OH) or Underground (UG) utility distribution and / or telecom infrastructure Experience using SPIDAcalc, PLS‑CADD, DAD and / or Passport Job Responsibilities Design underground and overhead electrical infrastructure according to client and national standards and requirements. Perform field inspections on BC Hydro OH and UG distribution infrastructure Use SPIDAcalc non‑linear pole line analysis tool to evaluate pole design and create non‑standard OH Line design solutions. Use underground cable pulling calculation software to confirm design solutions, such as pull planner. Use load balancing and fuse coordination software for distribution system improvement projects. Provide design for any non‑standard / engineered solutions. Prepare design packages for review and submission. Packages to be provided for Pole Replacement / Maintenance, LPT / PMT / Livefront, Feeder Design, Smart Meter, Customer Driven 3rd Party Attachments, Automation and other BC Hydro Programs. Checking and reviewing work of peers Prepare issue for construction packages Coordinating with clients, co‑workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Kelowna, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00 / yr. Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. À propos d'Actalent Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30000consultants et plus de 4500clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à #J-18808-Ljbffr