Job Description: Senior Engineer, Distribution
Calgary, AB
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.
If you are motivated by innovation, growth, teamwork, and complete client satisfaction, we have a career for you.
We offer an attractive remuneration package including health and RRSP benefits.
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Distribution) to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to our Distribution Engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, Distribution, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality distribution designs, estimates, and engineering packages that are accurate, constructable, and completed on schedule.
This role plays a key part in supporting project success by reviewing and authenticating engineering deliverables, resolving technical challenges, mentoring team members, and collaborating with project managers, utilities, customers, and consultants throughout all phases of project execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, review, and authenticate overhead and underground distribution designs, calculations, estimates, and engineering deliverables.
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Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
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Prepare and review project estimates, proposals, schedules, and material take-offs.
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Perform engineering calculations, including pole line analysis and conductor pulling calculations.
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Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and client specifications.
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Collaborate with project teams to resolve design-related issues and maintain project schedules.
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Obtain required permits, approvals, agreements, and utility authorizations.
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Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and customer consultations.
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Support business development activities by contributing to proposals and project planning.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Diploma.
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Registered P.Eng. or PL.Eng. with APEGA.
Experience
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8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on overhead and underground distribution systems.
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Extensive experience in distribution design, cost estimating, and utility or industrial projects.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects, designs, and estimates simultaneously.
Skills & Expertise
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Strong knowledge of electrical distribution design, construction practices, codes, standards, and specifications.
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Ability to create, review, and authenticate engineering drawings and design packages.
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Experience developing estimates from drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
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Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Personal Characteristics
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Safety - We go home safely every night.
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Integrity - Around here our word means something.
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Quality - Our quality stands on its own.
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Accountability- We provide solutions, not problems.
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Teamwork - Great people working together.
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Not afraid to approach difficult situations and dig in to find a solution.
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Self-motivated to make improvements and get tasks done on time.
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You have a calm demeanor and thrive in high-stress situations. You possess a nimble mind – You can think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
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You are someone people rely on. You are responsible and dependable.
Other
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Must hold a valid Class G Drivers License
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
