We have an opening for an Intermediate Designer/Technologist in our Burnaby, BC office.

Responsibilities:

Electrical and civil design to support underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV system voltages).

Material take-offs and project estimating.

Voltage drop and transformer loading calculations.

Cable pull calculations using Pull Planner.

Pole modeling calculations using SPIDAcalc and PLS-CADD.

Reviewing engineering consultant drawings such as civil, architectural, landscape, and on-site electrical to coordinate and eliminate design conflicts.

Site visits to inspect electrical and civil electrical infrastructure and stake pole and anchor locations.

Project schedule management and tracking.

Research and application of engineering standards and codes.

Collaboration with the project team (project managers, designers, drafters, and site inspectors) to ensure projects are executed successfully.

Design coordination with external clients, engineering consultants, utility approval teams, municipalities, material and construction suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Drafting/redlining in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.

Leading continuous improvement initiatives and updating tools, processes, documentation, and automation.

Periodic off-site meetings,



site visits, and field inspections.

Qualifications:

Engineering technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering / Applied Science degree from a recognized college or university (electrical or civil preferred).

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a qualified manner.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the design of electrical utility distribution projects.

Demonstrated self‑motivation and drive for improvement.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.

Class 5 driver’s license.

Additional Assets:

Familiarity with BC Hydro design and construction standards and tools.

Experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.

Experience working in the shallow utility industry.

Experience creating Visual Basic Application (VBA) macros in Microsoft Excel.

Exposure to telecommunications, natural gas, street lighting, traffic signals, buildings electrical, civil, landscape, or architectural design.

Familiarity with the construction and land development industry.

Salary Range: $34.00 - $43.00 per hour

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📌 Intermediate Designer/Technologist (British Columbia)
🏢 Primary Engineering and Construction
📍 British Columbia