About Utilitek Solutions Inc.

About Utilitek Solutions Inc.
Founded in 2014, Utilitek Solutions Inc. is a specialized electrical engineering consulting firm focused on power distribution systems and utility infrastructure design across Canada. With 1,000+ successful projects delivered, our team brings deep expertise in grid modernization, system upgrades, and end-to-end utility engineering solutions.

Our work spans:
• Distribution system design and modernization
• Underground/overhead infrastructure and asset upgrades
• Urban development servicing and smart infrastructure solutions
• Field engineering, customer connections, and reliability improvements
• Engineering standards, planning, and cost estimating
We work with industry-leading tools including MicroStation, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SPIDAcalc, Sag10, and more, delivering precise, standards-compliant designs aligned with the Canadian Electrical Code and Alberta regulatory requirements.

If you are motivated to grow in utility engineering and want hands-on project experience from day one, we want to hear from you.

Job Details

Apply through our career page: https://www.utiliteksolutions.ca/careers/electrical-distribution-designer-4084eaf3

About This Role

You will be part of a team of engineers and technologists working on aerial and underground distribution projects (both new construction and maintenance) in the City of Edmonton.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technologists
• Canadian Driver's License
• Registered member of APEGA or ASET
• Drafting experience in AutoCAD or MicroStation an asset
• Experience in Distribution Line design an asset

Responsibilities

You will be trained in the design of overhead and underground line distribution system up to 25kV. Your responsibilities typically include the following:

Detailed design of overhead and underground projects such as:

• Primary line rebuilds and extensions
• Primary line voltage conversions
• Installation and replacement of single and three phase primary line equipment
• Revamp of facilities
• Low voltage correction
• Overloaded transformer replacement and secondary load splitting
• Replacement of damage facilities
• Life cycle replacement of existing facilities such as poles, lines, transformers, switching cubicles, etc.
• Customer service applications
• Relocation and removal of facilities

Perform calculations such as:

• Wire sag, tension and swing
• Calculation of the most economic ruling span
• Wire clearances
• Pole selection based on calculated loadings (wind, snow/ice, equipment and conductors)
• Guy and anchor calculation and analysis
• Secondary wire sizing and loading
• Load calculation to ensure proper transformer sizing and loading
• Voltage drop calculation

Software: SPIDA Calc, Quick Pole, PLS-CADD, Microstation.

Qualifications

You are familiar with applicable safety regulations; and will be able to apply sound distribution design skills using established standards and developing new standards as needed; have good project management skills; are self-motivated; and are able to adapt readily to changing requirements and priorities.

As the successful applicant, you have good interpersonal skills and are able to liaise with our client's internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary dependent on level of skills and experience

Please note that we will only contact short listed candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Full Dental care, Extended health care, On-site parking, Paid time off