Distribution Engineer

• Location: Victoria, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #11667

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking a Distribution Engineer to work on an 18-month contract with very high potential of renewal, for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

You will work within the Vancouver Island Distribution Engineering Team to deliver capital projects and program.. The professional engineer or geoscientist will apply engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Location : Victoria – Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Responsibilities:

• All the required Experience and Role Accountabilities shall relate to Overhead – and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV.
• Support operations, maintenance, repair, replacement and expansion of the Distribution System.
• Investigate, analyze and solve a variety of engineering problems, including the more challenging and unusual, by developing engineering techniques, devising new approaches and/or applying existing criteria in new ways
• Provide technical guidance, instruction, and assistance related to the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and modifications of equipment
• Provide support to the Regional Engineering team – perform load flow studies, calculate fault currents, perform protection coordination studies to evaluate the impact of new large customer connections to the System.
• Provide device settings for Voltage Regulators, Reclosers, Switched Capacitor Banks, and Switchgear relays.
• Determine system fuse sizes and work with customers to coordinate protective devices. 

Requirements:

• A minimum 5-6 years of in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• Registered with EGBC as P.Eng.
• Able to perform site visits in vancouver island and stay overnight (as required)
• Utilities Or heavy industry experience is an asset
• Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada, Power Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in both Overhead – and underground electric utility distribution systems operating at voltages at or below 35kV

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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