Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze background information to support design activities.

• Prepare alignment plans, survey plans, easement plans, and other preliminary design deliverables for review.

• Develop specifications and coordinate requests for third-party services such as surveys, geotechnical investigations, grounding studies, brushing requests, constructability reviews, environmental assessments, and easement applications.

• Conduct detailed overhead line and underground distribution design calculations, including structure modelling.

• Draft, or oversee drafting, of construction drawings to meet customer requirements.

• Deliver excellent customer service through timely responses, professional communication, and proactive updates.

• Coordinate designs with clients, landowners, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit permitting and approvals packages.

• Support the Design Lead and/or Project Manager with scheduling and budgeting activities.

• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree, Technologist Diploma, or Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institution (Civil or Electrical preferred).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines (marketing, drafting, construction, survey, and civil) to ensure project success.

• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.

• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in the electric utility sector or a related engineering environment, particularly in the design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects.

• Knowledge of Alberta design and construction standards.

• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32, and MS Office.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities through extracurricular involvement or volunteer activities.