Intermediate/Senior OH Distribution Electrical Engineer in Richmond

ZE Power Engineering is an innovative industry leading company that provides engineering services to the electric utility industry. We are currently seeking an individual as an OH Distribution Engineer in administrative tasks and provide support to the company. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a great team environment at a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review designs, documents, calculations, drawings, estimates for distribution projects involving overhead or underground system ranging in voltage from 4kV to 35kV. This could include pole line design, underground cable system design, equipment replacement/upgrade, load flow analysis, protection coordination, etc.
• Use CAD software and computer-aided design methods to perform design.
• Act as the Professional of Record on assigned projects.
• Interface with other design disciplines, coordinate with related stakeholders, and assist team leads and managers.
• Support documentation process for projects including technical specifications, tender documents, technical reports and project calculations.
• Analyze existing engineering processes and support the development of improved processes.
• Provide training, mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Assist recruitment and on-boarding of new staff.
• Assist in a variety of project support activities including project coordination, strategic planning, client support, and business analysis supporting the project management department.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology institution. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Engineering degree and registration with EGBC.
• Minimum 5 years engineering and design experience in the Power Utility Distribution industry.
• Strong knowledge of Power Transmission and Distribution networks and standards.
• Knowledge in the use of Spida-calc or equivalent finite element pole line analysis software strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in the use of Cyme or other equivalent power engineering software an asset.
• Experience with BC Hydro's design systems and standards strongly preferred.
• BC Class 5 driver's license for those residing in BC.

ZE Power Engineering has an exceptional group of engineers and consultants with extensive experience in a variety of specializations. With a dynamic corporate culture and supportive management team, a career at ZE is what you make of it. Our environment is defined by the people that work in our company. We stress a balanced approach to work and healthy living. We have a games area as well as onsite Yoga. Our head office is located conveniently next to the Richmond Middle Arm waterfront trail, and Olympic Oval. ZE offers excellent career development opportunities along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are the kind of person who takes initiative, has a positive attitude, and wants to make an impact, then we want to hear from you.