Iconic Power Systems is experiencing steady growth as we continue to build long-term relationships with existing clients and foster relationships with new clients by providing them with consistently high-quality products and services. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, the Distribution Engineer designs and reviews the design work for several shallow utility distribution projects, ensuring accuracy and supporting team members in a quick-paced environment. They will be responsible for the creation, accuracy, quality and constructability of designs, calculations and estimates for utility projects of all sizes.

Effective collaboration and communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders are required by the Distribution Engineer to progress designs through all project stages.

Distribution

Engineer may contribute to distribution bid proposals, estimates and material calculations and is responsible for the accuracy of quoted work.

The Distribution

Engineer is responsible for handover of high-quality design packages to the customer or project team, on schedule, and is responsible to resolve design related issues and field level questions while projects are underway.

The Distribution

Engineer will work closely with project management to ensure all design/build projects are profitable and delivered on time. A Bachelors degree in Engineering or a Technical Diploma in Engineering Technology. ~ Eng or PL.4-8 years experience working in an electrical engineering environment, with extensive experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects, commercial projects, or industrial projects.



Ability to create and authenticate engineering drawings and design information according to established standards and procedures.

Subject matter expert in design and construction including applicable electrical codes, standards, and specifications. Ability to read and comprehend electrical and construction plans from, customers and consultants. Able to develop project schedules based on proposal details.

Ability to effectively lead, train and provide mentorship to other design and drafting professionals. Ability to maintain customer relationships while identifying and supporting and establishing new opportunities and business lines.

Experience with software such as Spida-Calc, Bluebeam, PLSCAD, AGI-32, Microstation, and AutoCAD, would be considered an asset. Prepare accurate estimates of costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications. Perform engineering calculations such as pole line analysis, pulling tension calculations etc.

As required, compile project BOM’s based on drawings, specifications, codes, and standards to be submitted to procurement for purchasing. Analyze customer plans and utility documentation to develop distribution project proposals, preliminary designs, and schedules.

Utilize

AutoCAD, MicroStation,



Bluebeam or other design software to prepare designs from conceptual stage through to project completion. Obtain all necessary permits, agreements and design approvals required for project execution including line assignments, crossing and proximity agreements, environmental approvals, utility design approvals as well as project related client contractual and financial related documents. Perform engineering calculations such as pole line analysis, pulling tension calculations etc.

Facilitate or attend various external site and project related meetings. Facilitate or attend all internal project meetings such as project handoff, kick-offs, and reviews. Monitor project budget, costs, and scope.

Perform second set reviews of team members projects to ensure designs are accurate, and of high quality and constructability Collaborate with Project Management to prevent issues and ensure that design related issues are prioritized and resolved quickly to maintain schedules and prevent work stoppages or downtime for construction crews. Ensuring all Iconic designs are accurate and are delivered on time and have superior quality. Maintaining relationships with customers, consultants, and design approvers.

Personal Characteristics

Safety - We go home safe every night. Quality - Our quality stands on its own. Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence. This position is a mix of office and field work. A small portion of this position’s time will require field work. You will work in an office environment and will spend time visiting work and proposal sites. #

📌 Distribution Project Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Iconic Power Systems
📍 Calgary