Engineering Technologist


Entegrus Powerlines Inc. - St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario


Last Day to Apply: May 12, 2016

                                                                           

Engineering Technologist

Chatham Office

            (Internal/External Posting)            

                 

Entegrus Powerlines, a progressive company dedicated to providing the highest level of service and a positive work environment, requires an experienced Engineering Technologist.  Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Services and Operational Projects, this position will design, layout and project manage construction projects for Entegrus Powerlines as well as liaise with customers to complete new service requests. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare estimates and material list requirements for the construction of overhead, underground and streetlight electrical facilities

  • Prepare contracts and specifications for review and approval by supervisor

  • Design electrical and civil works, using approved specifications and standards (including USF standards), where applicable

  • Prepare electrical distribution layouts for commercial, industrial and residential customers

  • Coordinate work with internal departments, customers, contractors and consultants

  • Represent Entegrus at assigned project and construction meetings.  Confirm work is done to specifications and is carried out according to all applicable policies and procedures, including Ontario Regulation 22/04

  • Collect and record all field and site information for all phases of a project including; surveying, elevations, legal fabric and as built data for GIS

  • Research and interpret registry plans, reference plans, plans of survey, draft plans, deeds and easements

  • Accurately perform underground cable locates as required

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Education – Must have completed a three year Electrical Technologist Diploma and acquired a CET designation (or be capable of acquiring one within 3 years). Alternatively, a 2 year Electrical Technician Diploma in concert with at least 7 years of direct experience designing electrical distribution plant, may be considered.

  • Experience:  Minimum of three years job related experience

  • Knowledge:  Must be proficient with typical office productivity software applications (i.e. MS Office).  Must be proficient with CAD design software, such as Autocad.  Must have a working knowledge of contract law, and applicable industry construction standards and practises. 

  • Skills:  Must be detail oriented, work well in teams and be able to discuss technical details with confidence to all levels of skilled listeners.   Must also keep excellent records, and be adept at constructively interacting (both verbal and written) with other employees.

  • Other:  Must have a good understanding of the electrical distribution business and have the technical experience to gauge and appreciate project scope and scale.  Must possess a Class G Driver’s Licence and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract. 

This is a permanent, full-time union position with compensation based on the IBEW Collective Agreement. 

 

April 12, 2016

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