Power Distribution Engineering Specialist

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Distribution Engineering Specialist to join its Projects business focusing on Transmission & Distribution projects. This opportunity is hybrid and can be based in Vancouver, BC (preferred), Calgary, AB, Saskatoon, SK, or Oakville, ON.

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This role is responsible for leading and supporting distribution electrical engineering projects, defining scopes of work, performing engineering calculations, and developing detailed design drawings. The engineer will oversee overhead and underground distribution projects from feasibility to construction and commissioning.

Designing the future. Transforming the world .

Wood’s Projects business supports Transmission & Distribution projects, providing innovative engineering solutions to optimize utility systems and modernize electrical infrastructure.

What We Can Offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Transmission & Distribution

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is CAD 80,000 - 150,000 per year. Final salary will be based on relevant and applicable experience, education, and the specific skill set and qualifications required for the role.

- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood, we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Typical Responsibilities

- Engineer distribution electrical projects through the entire project lifecycle: from conceptual and feasibility, though detailed design, to construction and service

- Lead or support overhead and underground distribution engineering projects defining scopes of work, completing cost estimates, performing engineering calculations, interconnection studies and developing detailed design drawings

- Support the preparation of technical specifications, tender documents, and technical reports.

- Provide construction support and overall project engineering coordination.

- Respond to information requests during construction and complete project documentation including preparation of record drawings

- Lead a team of engineers and designers to successfully deliver a portfolio of projects

- Maintain and enhance relationships with other design disciplines and external stakeholders and assist team leads and managers

- Mentor and guide junior staff

- Travel and visit project sites during design and construction

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized university

- Professional Engineering Designation or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in the province of British Columbia

- 5+ years of overhead and underground distribution engineering experience serving utilities in North America

- Knowledge of CSA/IEC/NESC Standards and major utility standards (BC Hydro, Fortis, ENMAX, ATCO, SaskPower; more specifically BC Hydro project experience)

- Proficiency in electrical design, including selection and installation of conductors, insulators, switchgear, circuit breakers, and other distribution equipment

- Experience with smart infrastructure equipment, such as automatic feeder switches, remote sensing switching, and capacitor banks

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

- Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to resolve technical issues

- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for high-profile projects

- Proven experience in leading a team of engineers and designers to deliver projects

- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

- Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Desirable:

- Knowledge of structural, civil, and geotechnical aspects of distribution engineering

- Experience with PLS-CADD and/or Spida-Calc for overhead systems design

- Experience with interconnecting distributed energy resources (DERs) and performing interconnection studies

- Experience in power system analysis (voltage drop, equipment loading, steady-state voltage rise, etc.) using CYME, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM

- Experience with substation and transmission projects

- Proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS applications

- Experience mentoring junior staff and leading the technical scope of small and large projects

- Experience working in both Canada and the U.S. for local utility companies

- Background in a utility or consulting environment, managing multiple projects with competing priorities

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.