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:

• Experience in streetlight design (knowledge of AGI32 software)
• 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.

• 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