Design Engineer, Distribution

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Why ENMAX? 

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you'll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We're proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we're lighting the way together.  

ENMAX Power is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership within the design group. In this versatile role, you will be involved in the design and review of electrical distribution projects, and, depending on your experience and interests may also take on project engineering responsibilities. Working closely with the Team Lead, you will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and authenticating distribution designs to ensure they meet quality and compliance standards. You'll offer guidance and feedback to team members on technical issues and standards, helping to elevate the overall quality of our work. 

In addition to supporting the team, you'll also take on individual design projects ranging from straightforward to complex, and contribute to continuous improvement across the group. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on design work and mentoring others, with opportunities to expand into project engineering and a clear path toward progression into a Senior Engineer role. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow company and industry best practices and standards to ensure projects are designed and planned in a manner that mitigates safety risks, construction risks, meets stakeholder requirements and business financial objectives. 

• Produce high-quality individual contributor work. 

• Provides technical reviews of designs for the work group to ensure high-quality, and compliant designs are produced. 

• Review the work of other design team members and provide feedback on any technical and standards issues identified. 

• Review and authenticate the technical work of others as required. 

• Stay current on industry and professional association best practices and developments. 

• To provide coverage for the Senior Engineer responsibilities if required. 

• Build relationships and support the Managers/Program Leads business line responsibilities and objectives. 

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline 

• P.L. (Eng.) or P.Eng. status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA) 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience with a strong focus on distribution design 

• In depth knowledge of the technical requirements of electrical distribution design 

• Knowledge and experience with applicable electrical and Utility design codes (IEEE, CEC, AECUC, etc.) 

• Distribution &/or Network Cable Routing & project management experience 

• Experience with municipal and provincial permitting (eg: Utility Line Assignments) 

• Experience with proximity agreement, crossing agreements, etc 

• Knowledge and experience with Bluebeam and PLS-CADD software would be considered an asset 

Competencies:  

• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to produce high quality designs 

• Naturally positive and effective working with varied stakeholders 

• Able to effectively work independently on a wide variety of projects 

• Comfortable taking on new challenges with a passion for problem solving 

• Well versed communication skills 

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation 

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage? 

• We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you. 

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) workforce with office workspace located at ENMAX Place th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

 
Note:  

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. 

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.  Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX. 

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.  

• Two professional references will be requested. 

• Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut'ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration. 

Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation. 

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