Electrical Designer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

AtkinsRéalis is in search of a Electrical Designer to work within a multi‑discipline team to design efficient and reliable electrical substations and distribution network. They will assist Design Engineer to coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. They will also assist the estimating team in preparation of estimates and project proposals, as required. This position is accountable to provide all design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of AtkinsRéalis ' policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Your role

• Develop plan and profile drawings of Overhead lines and underground Cables for distribution network in coordination with lines engineer.
• Assist design engineer to develop underground cable routing conduit and trench plan layout and sections for distribution network.
• Perform Design Calculations for conductor and cable sizing, overhead poles, underground cable conduit sizing and arrangement.
• Perform pricing estimates using data from the utility material database.
• Assist Design Engineers in the preparation of Power Single Line Diagram, Relay and Metering One‑line diagram and Communication architectural block diagram.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and Cable Schedules.
• Work closely with peers and other discipline designers to ensure accurate delivery that will meet utility Standards, industry standards and meet good engineering practices, policies and procedures.
• Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support the project.

About you

• An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from a recognized Institution.
• A minimum of 4‑6 years of experience as Designer in the field of Transmission and Distribution is considered to have gained the required experience for the position.
• Good knowledge of North American codes and standards such as IEEE and ANSI.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, GNET or similar GIS SW, ProjectWise, SAP is a must. AutoCAD proficiency is considered an asset.
• Experience in Toronto Hydro or other distribution utility CADD Standards is a must.
• Experience in using Software like SpidaCalc and Cable pull planner will be an asset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.