About the role

We are seeking an experienced

Intermediate/Senior Distribution Engineer to join a growing engineering team in British Columbia. This is an excellent chance for a P.Eng. with strong utility and distribution experience who is looking to take on technical leadership responsibilities while contributing to complex capital projects.

What You’ll Do

- Act as the

Engineer of Record (PoR)

, reviewing designs and technical documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance.

- Sign and seal engineering drawings and deliverables.

- Provide technical expertise for electrical utility and distribution projects.

- Support capital distribution projects through technical leadership and engineering oversight.

- Complete engineering studies, including protection coordination, feeder cable analysis, and overhead pole line design.

- Develop design approaches, confirm project scope, identify technical risks, and recommend solutions.

- Work closely with internal teams, clients, utilities, and other project stakeholders.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers,



and support staff.

- Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

What You Bring

- Professional Engineer (

P.Eng.

) registered with EGBC.

- Electrical Engineering background preferred; strong Civil Engineering candidates with relevant distribution experience will also be considered.

- 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.

- Previous utility experience is required

; BC Hydro experience is a strong asset.

- Strong technical knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems

.

- Experience with distribution design, technical reviews, and engineering studies.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgment.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.

- Canadian work experience and authorization to work in Canada.

📌 Power Distribution Engineer, Medium & High Voltage (Vancouver)
🏢 Wood West u0026 Associates
📍 Vancouver