Job Description

Gridwise Engineering is a growing power engineering consultancy, located in Metrotown, Burnaby, BC delivering engineering services to power utility, renewable and industrial clients in Canada.

We are currently looking for a Senior Distribution Engineer. If you are self-driven and are looking for the next big opportunity to develop your skills, grow a team and establish and build relationships with clients, this is the opportunity for you. The candidate will play a key role in delivering electrical utility infrastructure projects within a fast-growing engineering consulting environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a very talented and experienced group of professional engineers and be involved in a wide range of electrical projects. You will be a key player in leading distribution design on our projects.

Job Requirements

- Design overhead electrical infrastructure and underground electrical infrastructure as accordance with client standards and requirements.
- Use SPIDAcalc non-linear pole line and PLS-CADD analysis tools to evaluate pole designs and develop non-standard overhead line design solutions.
- Apply underground cable pulling calculation software to verify and confirm underground design solutions.
- Use load balancing and fuse coordination software to support distribution system improvement projects.
- Fulfill Professional of Record (POR) responsibilities for non-standard and engineered design solutions, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
- Adhere to Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) bylaws, including continuing education requirements and Quality Management Guidelines.
- Prepare comprehensive design packages for review and submission, including Non-Standard Pole Replacement, LPT/PMT/Livefront/service box/URD, feeder design, customer-driven third-party attachments, automation, system improvement (SI), and other BC Hydro programs or client projects.




- Check and review the design work of peers to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
- Prepare issue-for-construction packages that clearly communicate design intent and construction requirements.
- Coordinate effectively with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews to validate designs and support field implementation.
- Provide technical and escalation support during all phases of a project, from concept through construction and closeout.
- Mentor designers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs), supporting their professional development and technical growth.
- Perform other engineering and project-related tasks as required by leadership to support successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

- Degree in Engineering from a Canadian accredited university or equivalent.
- Current P.Eng. with a Canadian Engineering Association
- A minimum of eight (8) years in underground (UG) and/or overhead (OH) electrical design experience on distribution projects for utilities.
- A valid Class 5 BC driver's license (or equivalent from another Canadian Province)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient using MS Office and AutoCAD software
- Experience with PLS-CADD for overhead line design and pole analysis is considered an asset.

Market-competitive salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate for the role. If you are interested to work in a close-knit engineering team in a friendly environment and are passionate about the work you do then please email a resume and cover-letter detailing your interest, suitability and qualifications for the role to [email protected].

Pay: $125,000.00-$165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Distribution Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Gridwise Engineering
📍 Canada