Engineer/eit, Distribution & Automation

Highlights of the Job

Electricity is evolving — and so are we. EPCOR is seeking up to three (3) talented Engineers and/or EITs to join our high performing teams within our Distribution Engineering area. While each team focuses on different system environments, each role contributes to safe, reliable, and future-ready electricity distribution across our service area.

Distribution Automation

This team focuses on driving grid modernization through smarter, more reliable, and more responsive system design. You'll work at the forefront of innovation, enhancing automation, and strengthening the resilience of our network. If you thrive in roles where deep technical expertise meets real world impact, this could be a great fit for you.

Customer Engineering Services

This team focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions for new and upgraded customer power connections. We work closely with customers and internal partners to ensure projects meet regulatory standards and exceed expectations. If you thrive on collaboration and technical leadership, you'll find this team rewarding.

Distribution Lifecycle Engineering

Lifecycle Engineering focuses on the lifecycle replacement and modernization of aging or obsolete assets, which includes replacing underground transformers, converting obsolete aerial transformers, replacing poles and overhead conductor, replacing underground cables, rebuilding manholes, and multi-family unit underground distribution systems asset renewals, replacing underground ground grids, replacing switching cubicles, and refurbishing distribution vaults etc. Our work ensures the integrity and reliability of the electrical system that powers communities. If you excel in technical precision combined with operational excellence, this could be the role for you.

What You'd Be Responsible For

• Authenticate engineering designs, including recommending broader modifications and new approaches to designs
• Designing overhead and underground distribution systems, including material selection, work order preparation, and construction support
• Complete electrical distribution design projects, procure materials, issue and approve work orders, and oversee field inspections and contractor performance during construction and maintenance
• Providing professional engineering expertise to support technical and technology decisions related to design and construction of distribution utility infrastructure
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff and providing technical guidance
• Perform, review and authenticate calculations including pulling calculations, clearances due to sag and tension of aerial wires, pole strength calculations and transformer sizing
• Assess and promote best practices in engineering design, materials, and methods to position the team as an industry leader in safety and efficiency
• Develop and manage engineering processes to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulatory requirements and risk mitigation
• Establish, monitor and report on engineering performance metrics. Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance design quality and efficiency

What's Required to Be Successful

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Civil or Electrical preferred) from a recognized post-secondary institute
  • With a Degree we require:
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
  • Engineer in Training
  • With a Diploma we require:
  • Professional Licensee (P.L. Eng.) with the ability to review, approve and stamp electrical distribution system designs
• Currently registered or eligible to be registered with APEGA
• 5+ years preferred of progressively responsible experience in electrical distribution systems including design and construction methods, procedures, and work practices in aerial and underground distribution systems
• Familiarity with Alberta Electric Utility Code and CSA standards
• Proficient in engineering standards, material specifications, and design guidelines for utility systems
• Experience in the design and construction of on-site distribution engineering projects
• Experience in planning and executing new initiatives and implementing new processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electric Office or other GIS systems, IVARA and/or other work management tools, such as MS Project
• Effective collaborator with strong relationship-building skills across teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, solve complex technical problems, and make sound decisions

Other Important Facts About This Job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

These positions may be eligible for a $1000 employee referral reward! Please make sure to list the name of the current employee in your application form.

Internal Applicants: please ensure that you are using your "@epcor.com" email address.

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.