Job Summary:
We at Actalent Services are a fast-growing engineering consulting group which expanded to Canada in 2014. A significant part of that growth has come out of our Western Canadian Operations focused on Infrastructure and Utilities projects. To support this growth, we have opened 5 positions for the role of Distribution Designer (Trainee) to join our team on a contract basis. Depending on performance, the selected individual could be considered for a full-time job offer. The selected individual will be a part of our Utilities Division based out of New Westminster, BC.
Key activities include liaising with project stakeholders, completing project designs and performing quality assurance functions.
The selected individual will join our rapidly growing team, currently approximately 80 employees, in Western Canada, delivering projects to a variety of utility clients with a focus on electrical utility infrastructure. We are looking for people that take responsibility, are career motivated, well organized and detail oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Training and mentorship in Distribution Design will be provided to set up the selected candidate for success in the role and contributing to projects.
This role required Drug and Alcohol screening as a pre-employment requirement.
Our operation is under a Hybrid work model (3 days in office | 2 days from home). You will be required to be at the office 5 days a week until you are trained and onboarded to our BC Hydro Programs.
Job Requirements:
- Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient using MS Office and AutoCAD software
Considered an asset:
- Graduate from British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Power and Industrial Control Diploma Program (or similar program), with a GPA at 75% (3.0/4.0) or greater
- Distribution Design for Electrical Utilities, Microcredential (completion of Design Fundamentals, Overhead Design and/or Underground Design courses)
- Applied knowledge or experience in Underground (UG) and/or Overhead (OH) power distribution systems
- Experience using SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, DAD and/or Passport is considered
Job Responsibilities:
- Design underground and overhead electrical infrastructure according to client and national standards and requirements.
- Use SPIDAcalc non-linear pole line analysis tool to evaluate pole design and create non-standard OH Line design solutions.
- Use of underground cable pulling calculation software to confirm design solutions, such as pull planner.
- Use load balancing and fuse coordination software for distribution system improvement projects.
- Provide design for any non-standard/engineered solutions.
- Prepare design packages for review and submission. Packages to be provided for Pole Replacement/Maintenance, LPT/PMT/Livefront, Feeder Design, Smart Meter, Customer Driven 3rd Party Attachments, Automation and other BC Hydro Programs.
- Checking and reviewing work of peers
- Prepare issue for construction packages
- Coordinating with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders
- Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections and reviews
- And other tasks as directed by leadership
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Westminster, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $26.50/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in New Westminster,BC.
À propos d'Actalent:
Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.
Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.