Design Technologist / Enova Power

Job title:

Design Technologist / Enova Power

Company

The Mearie Group

Job description

Design TechnologistEnova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward.Serving more than 160,000 residential and business customers in the City of Kitchener and Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Wilmot, and Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th largest electricity distribution utility in Ontario.Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing and designing all types of projects in two of three areas: overhead electrical distribution system, underground electrical distribution system or customer service connections, and performing all associated project management functions until completion of construction.Skills/Abilities

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office and AutoCAD skills and use of Corporate software
• Intermediate time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask and adopt to changing industry standards
• Able to deal with fellow employees and customers in a tactful and courteous manner
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Intermediate problem solving, critical thinking and trouble shooting skills within known procedures or precedents
• Intermediate Project Management skills

Education/Knowledge

• Post Secondary education in Engineering Technology or related discipline
• CET Designation
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Utility Construction Standards and Enova Conditions of Service
• Intermediate knowledge of Enova Metering Specifications and of industry regulations and standards (Ontario Electric Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, Canadian Standards Association Regulations)
• Intermediate knowledge of AC electrical theory, Construction and Surveying Methods
• Basic knowledge of structural engineering theory

Experience

• 1-3 years’ related experience
• Valid Class “G” driver’s licence

Major (Primary) Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for overhead or underground distribution systems or customer connections in accordance with established standards.
• Provide guidance, instruction and direction to outside parties in response to inquires regarding modifications to the electrical distribution system.
• Coordinate activities with various stakeholders and ensure all permits, consent and approvals are in place prior to the start of construction and prepare correspondence regarding project as necessary.
• Prepare estimates, work schedules, generate materials lists and order material consistent with project timelines.
• Inspect contractors and completed work to ensure Enova standards are met and complete Construction Verification documents for underground civil projects.
• Monitor and report or project progress.
• Handle construction change orders.
• Complete project close activities and update engineering records.
• Review and confirm all project related invoices.
• Negotiate and acquire Enova easements, right of ways, and other properties and interests

How to ApplyQualified applicants are to apply by submitting a detailed resume no later than Monday, December 2, 2024, at 4:00pm to our career’s portal at enovapower.com/designtechnologist.We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enova Power Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require disability-related accommodation, please notify the People and Culture department.We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities. We are committed to a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and we therefore support candidates from many diverse backgrounds to apply.We are also an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested.

Expected salary

Location

Waterloo, ON

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:00:14 GMT

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