Distribution Planning Engineer

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12089

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking a Distribution Planning Engineer to work on a 8-month contract for one of BC’s largest utility and energy companies on a hybrid basis in Burnaby, BC.

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 (primarily at or below 25kV).
• Monitor and evaluate distribution system performance, identify needs, and initiate appropriate corrective measures to manage risk and meet system performance objectives.
• Conduct and analyze technical and economic planning studies in Distribution which will identify short and long-term Distribution system requirements to reliably and efficiently supply domestic load. Issue short and long-term distribution system load forecast.
• Effectively manage distribution system performance requirements and associated risks and balance with appropriate investment.
• Develop automation and protection schemes to optimize distribution system performance, minimize system losses, maximize reliability, and facilitate interconnection of DER.
• Develop and defend system improvement and expansion requirements and secure financial support for implementation.
• Develop short and long-term asset management strategies to advance distribution system performance, reliability, efficiency, and operability.
• 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.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to seek collaborative solutions to meet system and stakeholder objectives
• Develop documentation and/or responses to defend distribution system decisions in regulatory submissions.
• Apply procedures and policies as required to effectively plan the distribution system.

Candidates must have:
•    Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by universities in Canada, Power Engineering, preferred
•    A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
•    Experience analysing and conducting planning studies for distribution systems.
•    Be able to develop short- and long-term load forecasts.
•    Ensure efficient domestic load supply.
•    Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Geoscientist (P.Geo.).
•    Eligible for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC.
•    Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
•    Strong presentation and technical writing skills.

Preferred candidates will have:
•    Experience in load forecasting and distribution automation planning.

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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.

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