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    Design Technician - Toronto, Canada - Ainsworth

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    Position at Ainsworth

    If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, team today

    Position Summary:

    As the Design Technician selected candidate will be working within an engineering and design team towards the design and execution of utility projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on high voltage distribution lines (both OH and UG) and substations for utilities and commercial/industrial operations.

    Responsibilities:

  • Create detailed Electrical and Civil designs of overhead and underground systems for local utility construction projects per applicable standards
  • Review engineering designs and technical drawings
  • Prepare both budgetary and detailed cost estimates, including labour, material, and equipment.
  • Perform voltage drop calculations, cable pulling calculations, transformer and feeder loading checks and other analysis as required.
  • Review construction in the field to ensure compliance with designs
  • Review unit pricing projects to maximize project revenue
  • Work with third parties to design make ready work and to facilitate the transfer of joint use attachments.
  • Work with Legal to obtain easements and other access agreements.
  • Field verification of existing site/electrical plant conditions.
  • Prepare cost estimates, bills of material, work orders.
  • Develop and review cost estimation templates, maintain cost database
  • Co-ordinate work with stakeholders (customers, utilities, property managers, and internal groups)
  • Respond to escalated customer complaints to ensure all concerns are addressed
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform all job functions in a safe and healthy manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations.
  • Adhere to the Company's Quality System operating procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
  • Qualifications:

  • Certified Technician ( certification or working towards CET is required
  • Minimum 1 years of experience working in Utility Design
  • Prior Toronto Hydro or Hydro One distribution design experience is considered an asset.
  • Field experience is considered an asset.
  • Experience involving the distribution design of overhead and underground systems, substation layouts, pole line design and the preparation of design packages.
  • Proficient in MicroStation. Knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset.
  • Adept in generating and interpreting electrical documents and technical reports.
  • Knowledge of relevant electrical safety standards, legislation, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of SAP and GEAR technology is considered an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects.
  • Excellent sense of professionalism including strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work accurately, effectively under pressure and be adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle is required

  • Why work at Ainsworth?

    Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

    Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RRSP matching and generous vacation

    Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

    Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

    Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company



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