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Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Distribution

@ Rising Edge Group
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:design distribution, coordinate stakeholders, mentor juniors
Requirements Summary:Degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology; P.Eng or P.L.(Eng) in good standing with APEGA, NAPEG, or Engineers Yukon; 5+ years in distribution line design; proficient with PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, AGI32, CYMEDIST.
Technical Tools Mentioned:PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, AGI32, CYMEDIST
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Job Description

Who We Are  

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.   

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused on a culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.  

What You'll Do  

Reporting to the Discipline Lead - Distribution, the Distribution Engineer is responsible for communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs. Distribution Engineer/Designer will work with landowners, customers, and other client departments to ensure that the projects are effectively coordinated and executed by yourself. They will ensure that facilities are designed in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner and meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:  

  • Independently execute the design of rural and urban distribution infrastructure including but not limited to: line rebuilds, cable/equipment upgrades, voltage conversions, customer connections/upgrades, joint use applications, URD, DER/microgeneration interconnection, and more.
  • Provide technical reviews and quality assurance on project deliverables prepared by junior and intermediate staff.
  • Coordinate with clients, landowners, utility companies, and third-party stakeholders to secure approvals and resolve technical or permitting challenges.
  • Proactively monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks, constraints, and opportunities to maintain scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Conduct site assessments and field reviews to validate design feasibility, support construction, and ensure alignment with good engineering and construction practices.
  • Identify and address safety and environmental risks within project designs, implementing solutions in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, designers, and drafters, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of design standards, processes, and best practices.
  • Demonstrate strong initiative by independently identifying tasks, driving work forward with minimal direction, and taking ownership of technical and project challenges.