Team Lead - Distribution (UG/Civil)
PHASOR Engineering Inc. is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in the engineering and design of overhead & underground transmission/distribution systems, substations, fibre optics, as well as substation and transmission foundations. Our expertise allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from conceptual engineering through to commissioning and startup.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Team Lead – Distribution (UG/Civil) to join our engineering team on a full time basis. This hands-on role is a new position within the company to establish a UG/Civil design team to deliver a growing pipeline of work.
This role can be based out of our Mississauga office. We offer a dynamic work environment with an extremely experienced technical team, where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the engineering and design process.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead a small team of Distribution Engineers/Technologists to deliver projects relating to the design of underground power delivery systems and associated civil works for LV/MV projects by creating detailed scopes and estimates, performing calculations, developing design drawings following applicable utility, national or international standards and codes.
- Perform design duties (with use of Microstation) as required
- Coordination and day-to-day management of team members to ensure quality and timely design submissions
- Work closely with other team leads to coordinate resources and develop design processes
- Communicate and liaise with internal / external contacts as necessary for design details.
- Collect, interpret, and organize project engineering and vendor data.
- Interface with construction teams to help resolve potential technical and project issues.
- Assist in compiling and maintaining internal engineering standards and work practices.
- Coordinate with other business units to verify their project design requirements and delivery schedule.
- Provide design support for permitting processes (highway, railroad, city, county, etc.)
- Perform peer review checks and seal drawings
- Mentor and train junior team members
- Assist in developing proposals and estimates
- Perform site walkovers to verify design and constructability
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate should possess a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of Five years' of experience related specifically to distribution design
- Be PEng accredited
- Experience in distribution civil, electrical engineering, design and construction. Experience on Toronto Hydro assets is preferred.
- Expertise in performing cable pulling calculations (i.e. Pullplanner), electrical calculations (i.e. load demand, voltage drop checks etc.)
- Knowledge of Microstation/AutoCAD and Microsoft office software suite of programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an attention to detail are essential.
- Desirable skills:
o Experience in streetlight design (knowledge of AGI32 software)
o Experience with Aerial Communications line & poles inspections or design. Using CSA 22.3 No. 1-20 Overhead Systems. and O.Reg. 22/04 guidelines- Demonstrated knowledge of Toronto Hydro Distribution Standards.
Phasor Engineering Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Benefits- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program