Electrical Engineering Technologist

About This Role

This is an on-site, full-time role for an Electrical Engineering Technologist, based in Edmonton, AB. The role involves contributing to the design, analysis, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems and utility power systems. Responsibilities include creating electrical designs, assisting with system upgrades, conducting instrumentation tasks, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. You will be part of a team of engineers and technologists working on aerial and underground distribution projects (both new construction and maintenance) in the City of Edmonton.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 year Diploma for Electrical Engineering Technologist or Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Canadian Driver's License
• Registered member of APEGA or ASET
• Drafting experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation an asset
• Experience in Distribution Line design an asset

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Electrical Design and Electrical Engineering principles
• Strong Troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving technical challenges
• Knowledge in Instrumentation and Electricity systems
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site team environment
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience in utility distribution, infrastructure upgrades, or similar environments is a plus
• Familiarity with software tools for electrical design and analysis is an asset

Responsibilities

You will be trained in the design of overhead and underground line distribution system up to 25kV. Your responsibilities typically include the following:

Detailed design of overhead and underground projects such as:

• Primary line rebuilds and extensions
• Primary line voltage conversions
• Installation and replacement of single and three phase primary line equipment
• Revamp of facilities
• Low voltage correction
• Overloaded transformer replacement and secondary load splitting
• Replacement of damage facilities
• Life cycle replacement of existing facilities such as poles, lines, transformers, switching cubicles, etc.
• Customer service applications
• Relocation and removal of facilities

Perform calculations such as:

• Wire sag, tension and swing
• Calculation of the most economic ruling span
• Wire clearances
• Pole selection based on calculated loadings (wind, snow/ice, equipment and conductors)
• Guy and anchor calculation and analysis
• Secondary wire sizing and loading
• Load calculation to ensure proper transformer sizing and loading
• Voltage drop calculation

Software: SPIDA Calc, Quick Pole, PLS-CADD, MicroStation.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary dependent on level of skills and experience.

Please note that we will only contact short listed candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: Full Dental care, Extended health care, On-site parking, Paid time off