Distribution Design Engineer - Overhead and Underground Distribution

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a mid-level to senior distribution design engineer role focused on delivering overhead and underground utility projects for utility and industrial clients. The position offers high autonomy, strong client interaction, and opportunities to lead small engineering teams.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design overhead and underground distribution systems using client standards, industry codes, and internal procedures.
• Perform engineering and structural calculations using tools such as CYMCAP, Pull-Planner, PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, Quick Pole, ALD, and DSA.
• Develop both standard and non-standard design solutions in collaboration with internal construction teams and clients.
• Prepare project deliverables including estimates, material take-offs, scopes of work, and construction/survey packages using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, AM/FM, AUD, DAD, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Conduct field activities such as site reconnaissance and construction inspections.
• Collaborate with clients, external stakeholders, and internal teams to meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Review and validate designs for compliance with client standards, codes, and best practices.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical training and development.
• Complete specialized engineering analyses and prepare technical reports.

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering with a P.Eng. license in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of experience in distribution system design.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on experience with powerline design tools such as CYMCAP, Pull-Planner, PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, Quick Pole, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and strong overall computer skills, including the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Project management experience is considered an asset.
• Exposure to transmission or substation design and familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation are also assets.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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