Electrical Distribution Design Manager - Markham, Canada - Planview Utility Services

Planview Utility Services

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Electrical Distribution Design Manager
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Come work at a rapidly growing engineering firm that is staffed with industry experts, has great benefits, and prides itself on developing our people._

The Company

Planview Utility Services is an engineering firm that provides engineering design, sub-surface investigation and geographical information related services to telecommunication companies and electric utilities.

Our workforce is a mix of veterans of the industry and youthful enthusiastic technical resources. We have pride in our collegial culture and host multiple regular corporate sponsored social activities. Our embrace of the use of technology plays a large part in our success.

The Position

The Electrical Distribution Design Manager will lead projects from start to finish and be accountable and forward facing to the client.

The manager will also supervise a team of designers, coordinators and technicians as well as work extensively with industry partners and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day management of the team supporting our LDC (Local Distribution Company) portfolio, reporting to the Director, Utility Design
Accountable for financial and project health, staffing, scheduling and mentoring of the team supporting the program
Lead, mentor and coach junior design and project staff assuring the best and most efficient designs are created for the client
Complete pole loading calculations using various approved software. Working knowledge of Ont Regulation 22.04 and applicable CSA, USF and client developed standards
Design of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure and circuitry (4kV 44kV system voltages)
Produce project estimates, quotation letters, construction scope descriptions, tender documentations, technical written specifications, and material takeoffs,
Preparation and submission of project approvals and design packages,
Project schedule management and tracking,
Review and authentication of design drawings,
Able to attend client meetings within Southwestern and Central Ontario

Requirements:

Working knowledge of USF and other associated standards, specifications and regulation as they relate to overhead and underground distribution design
An Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized college, technical institution, or university,
A valid Professional Engineer or working towards designation within the Province of Ontario is preferred
Minimum 4 years of experience working in the electric utility or related engineering environment, with experience in design and cost estimating of electrical distribution projects
Past proven knowledge of budget and fiscal management of distribution design related projects
Able to complete tender and technical document writing
Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships,
Strong attention to detail, problemsolving and analytical skills,
Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities with schedule and budget constraints,
Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (drafting, construction, survey, and civil) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, ontime and onbudget,

Preferred Skills

Experience with other utility companies (i.e., gas, telecom, fiber optic).
Earlier consulting experience
Past involvement in Transit or largescale capital projects

The Location
Planview Utility Services has 3 offices - Markham, London and Ottawa. Our clients and their projects are based throughout the province. The preferred location for this position is within 1hr driving of London or Markham

Why You Should Apply

If you like to work as a part of a team, work alone, travel, contribute to infrastructure builds, work outdoors, receive competitive compensation, and be trained in current practices, then you should apply.

Note
Planview Utility Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Planview Utility Services Ltd will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: