About the Role
- Supports junior and senior electrical engineers in a team environment.
- Prepares simple to moderately complex engineering drawings using 2D computer-aided design software and supporting calculations and documentation.
- Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications.
- Generates drawings in various formats for approval and/or use by project stakeholders.
- Understands electrical distribution systems in order to design and modify drawings.
- Performs project, administration functions included but not limited to drawing distribution and management, coordination, and communication with project stakeholders.
- Understands and follows utility and municipal standards.
- Maintains project information, drawings, files, spreadsheets, and records.
- Attends design and project coordination meetings as required.
- Summarizes parts and materials from available literature and database.
- Performs subdivision inspections for assumption reviews.
- Performs contract administration functions including tender, award, quantity review, completion and assumption work.
- Works occasional evenings or weekends to meet deadlines.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
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·        Working towards a college diploma in Civil or Electrical Engineering Technical c/w drafting/CAD training
·        Understanding of electrical distribution systems preferred
·        Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs
·        Detailed working knowledge of Autocad and MicroStation drafting software.
·        Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
·        Demonstrated experience in submitting applications to utilities for Third-Party overhead attachments.
·        Demonstrated experience in Municipal Consent (MC) submissions for underground infrastructure.
·        Demonstrated experience on overhead third-party attachment analysis on utility poles using SPIDAcalc.
·        Understanding SPIDAcalc reports.
·        An understanding of a Make-Ready process.
·        An understanding of utility requirements and standards when it comes to Make-Ready process.
·        Knowledge of Internet Service Provider (ISP) assets.
·        Complete pole line design assessments and calculations using SPIDAcalc is an asset.
·        Exposure to underground Railway and conservation permit crossings is an asset.
·        Interactions with contractors that perform Make-Ready and Third-party attachments is an asset.
·        Exposure to underground utility leasing practises is an asset.
·        Understanding basic telecommunication diagrams is an asset.
·        An understanding of permit application requests to comply with O. Reg 22/04 is an asset.
·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills – good command of the English language, (written and oral).
·        Able to work well in a team environment, with minimal supervision.
·        Creative and detail oriented independent thinker
·        Prepared to work occasional evenings or weekends.
·        Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and own car.