Distribution Designer

• Location: Richmond, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13859
• Salary: CA$95,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Distribution Designer to join a growing, Richmond-based electrical utility engineering firm serving major BC Hydro projects. This role blends overhead and underground distribution design, giving you hands-on ownership of utility files while developing toward P.Eng. designation.

If you’re looking to be part of a technically strong, collaborative team with exposure to complex, real-world distribution projects, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Lead design for overhead and underground distribution infrastructure, including pole renewals, line extensions, and customer connections.
• Run SPIDAcalc modeling and structural analysis for pole loading, guying, and framing.
• Support underground distribution design, including customer vaults and related utility infrastructure.
• Prepare full design packages (tender, IFC, as-built), layouts, calculations, and markups for drafting teams.
• Coordinate permits and approvals with municipalities, MoTI, BC Hydro, rail, and pipeline stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to verify conditions, support construction, and resolve field inquiries.
• Collaborate with PMs, Engineers of Record, and multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Assist with documentation including technical reports, specifications, tender documents, and project calculations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of utility distribution design experience with strong overhead exposure.
• Familiarity with BC Hydro standards and distribution processes.
• Proficiency in utility design calculations and drafting tools.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered EIT or P.Eng. with EGBC.
• Experience with SPIDAcalc and/or PLS-CADD.
• Experience designing distribution voltage customer vaults.
• Ability to independently manage design files from concept through construction.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com
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