Distribution Design Team Lead

Description

• Act as the primary technical interface for the projects and provide advice and guidance to the engineering disciplines.
• Develop project planning documents and client progress reports.
• Ensure procurement packages are produced in accordance with project cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
• Apply proactive and effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Coordination and/or facilitation of key meetings or review points: project kickoff meetings, IFR/IFC review, constructability review, construction kickoff, etc. and following all action items through to completion.
• Establish and maintain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Provide proactive project change, risk and stakeholder management support.
• Understand and ensure that client expectations related to project scope are met and exceeded.
• Support development of proposals, project cost estimates and project schedules.
• Responsible for multiple projects, and be able to carry out multiple tasks within each project.
• Review project documentation and perform Engineer of Record duties (specifications, IFR/IFC drawings, designs, equipment lists, labor estimates, etc.) prior to issue for accuracy, completeness and presentation.

Requirements

• Site travel is expected, and position will require travel to site.
• Experience in project controls and scheduling is considered an asset.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee.
• Knowledge of project management principles and processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry, national, and provincial codes and standards.
• Proficiency with SAP, GIS tools, Bluebeam, AGI 32, Pull Planner. Valid Driver’s License. Experience & Background:
• High level of initiative and ability to complete tasks on schedule and budget.
• Ability to challenge specifications and nonoptimal designs and provide value added alternatives.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical school diploma/certificate, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills are critical for this role.
• Genuine team player who will encourage teamwork with the project team and with other discipline staff.
• Previous Distribution Design experience with SaskPower or similar utility within Canada
• Ability to provide strong technical and problemsolving skills.
• In depth knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems, streetlight design, capital and maintenance projects, and customer new connect projects will be required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance