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Design Technologist (PWU)

Alectra Inc. 🇨🇦 Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Hybrid $38.49 - $61.99 (CAD) Full-time Mid-level

The Design Technologist is responsible for creating detailed designs of overhead and underground systems, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. They will also communicate with various stakeholders to clarify project scope, schedule, and costs.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed designs of overhead and underground systems
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity of project scope, desired schedule and cost for each project design
  • Perform required calculations and prepare detailed schematics for proposed projects
  • Liaise with Right of Way (ROW) Authorities, Utility Agencies, Permitting Authorities, Contractors, and Project Owners
  • Assess and respond to technical customer inquiries
  • Monitor construction on all projects by regularly scheduled job site reviews

Requirements

  • Completion of a 3-year Engineering Technology program
  • Eligible for OACETT registration
  • Minimum five (5) years related experience
  • Advanced skills in CAD, GIS, non-linier strength analysis, cable pulling, transformer loading, document management system, work order management system, customer information system, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career development opportunities
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Time off options, including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days
  • Disconnect from work policy
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Key Skills

CAD GIS Non-linier strength analysis Cable pulling Transformer loading Document management system Work order management system Customer information system Word processing Spreadsheet Presentation applications Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong commitment to providing customer service Flexible attitude toward work assignment Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems Valid class G driver’s license Familiarity with design and operation of overhead, underground distribution systems up to 44kV level In-depth knowledge of design criteria such as tension and guying calculations, conductor load, etc. Familiarity with materials and construction standards Knowledge of materials, construction standards, approval process, PUCC’s, permits, etc. Familiarity with Ontario Energy Board Distribution System Code, and other requirements by Provincial and Federal regulated agencies

About Alectra Inc.

Alectra Inc. and its subsidiaries provide energy services and solutions to more than one million homes and businesses across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. Our goal is to be a trusted ally to our customers and partners and to “discover the possibilities” that the new world of energy can bring to the communities we serve.

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