RQ01244 - Distribution Standards Engineer

The Distribution Standards team supports communities across British Columbia from our Burnaby office. Our group is made up of a skilled and diverse set of engineering professionals who develop construction standards and select, specify, and approve equipment for use throughout Distribution System. The team also works closely with Operations, supporting failure investigations and providing engineering expertise to both internal and external engineers and designers so that the distribution system is operated, maintained, repaired, upgraded, replaced, and expanded with a strong focus on safety.

Our teams are also driving forward the modernization of standards delivery, including adopting advanced design tools and exploring AI-enabled workflows to improve how we develop and deliver engineering standards.

If you're a motivated engineering professional looking to contribute to the safety, reliability, and evolution of one of the largest distribution systems in Canada, we encourage you to apply.

General Description
• The E4 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Advantages
This is an opportunity to work with a renowned company at competitve pay rate.

Location of Services: Burnaby


Responsibilities
• All the required Experience and Role Accountabilities shall relate to AutoCAD, Inventor, Microstation, and Solidworks drafting work experience.
• Support the creation and revision of engineering drawings used in the creation of Distribution Engineering Standards. These Standards are used by a variety of internal and external stakeholders for design and construction of the Overhead - and Underground Distribution System.
• Use a variety of computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications to depict work in two and three dimensions drawings.
• Liaise and work with Distribution Standards Engineers for accurate creation/revision of graphical representation of Distribution equipment and structures (Overhead - and Underground).
• Create Standards pages for review and acceptance by Standards Engineering.
• Create and update Metering One-Line drawings for large customer revenue metering projects.
• Prepare drafting work for tendering to vendors. Additional Education and Skills
• Experience doing computer aided Standards drafting for a utility or a similar industry
• Distribution experience, preferred
• Strong background and/or experience in 3D modelling, preferred

Qualifications
Must haves :

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC

· A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized or accredited university. Candidates with degrees in other engineering disciplines may be considered where substantial relevant experience can be demonstrated.

· Relevant engineering experience. Typically, 8+ years for Senior Engineer roles.

· Demonstrate experience in overhead and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages up to 35 kV.

· Have strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to clearly explain technical options, present solutions to diverse audiences, and tailor your approach to different levels of understanding.

· Exhibit proven leadership, teamwork, relationship management, and interpersonal abilities.

· Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

· Apply practical knowledge and sound judgment to effectively analyze and resolve issues.

Relevant experience in any of the following team specific areas is an asset:

· Systems, Automation, and Protection — Experience with distribution automation, medium voltage electrical equipment, protection and control systems, SCADA, relaying, or related technologies.

· Customer Electrical Services — Experience with customer connection standards, metering, service entrance requirements, or the interface between utility and customer-owned electrical systems.

· Overhead and Underground Standards – Experience with distribution equipment, lines, and standards.

Summary
Interested candidates can either apply directly or send their resumes to John at john.yamazaki@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.