Senior Distribution Designer

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what's possible in some of the world's most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada, with a growing portfolio of utility projects across Canada is recruiting for a Senior Distribution Designer with expertise in underground electrical systems (including feeder cable replacement projects) to join our Industrial and Infrastructure Business line in the Burnaby office. As a Senior Designer, you'll lead the development of underground electrical distribution designs, from concept to construction-ready packages. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, field teams, and clients to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions for new builds, upgrades, and system replacements. Join us and help shape the future of utility design.

About The Role

• Lead the design of underground electrical distribution systems, including trench layouts, duct banks, cable routing, vault configurations, and grounding.
• Support and lead feeder cable replacement projects, including assessment of existing infrastructure, cable upgrades, and re-routing solutions.
• Produce and review detailed CAD design packages using AutoCAD, ensuring technical accuracy and constructability.
• Apply BC Hydro standards and other relevant codes to all design work.
• Perform structural and cable pulling calculations using SpidaCalc (preferred).
• Incorporate field survey data, GIS information, and utility records into your designs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across disciplines (e.g., civil, structural, environmental).
• Develop complete construction work packages, including BOMs, trench details, cable schedules, and permit drawings.
• Conduct design reviews, QA/QC checks, and support field implementation activities.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing oversight and technical support.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and design validation during project execution.

About You

• A diploma or degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology, Utility Design, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in underground electrical distribution design, including feeder cable replacement or infrastructure renewal projects, with a strong background in underground systems and hands-on experience supporting feeder cable replacement and upgrade projects.
• Strong understanding of BC Hydro standards, permitting processes, and utility safety practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience preparing construction-grade utility design drawings.
• Exposure to SpidaCalc or similar tools for structural and cable tension calculations (preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of trenching requirements, cable types, vault configurations, and system grounding.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across engineering and field teams.
• A collaborative and detail-oriented approach to design and problem-solving.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading design phases of complex projects.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Technologist (e.g., with Engineers and Geoscientists BC).

Why Ausenco?
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000
Expected Salary:
Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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