Distribution Design engineering

Distribution Design Engineer

LU Service Corp.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Design and assist with the design of electric distribution projects. The designs are based on customer requests, inquiries, complaints, etc. regarding the establishment and maintenance of electrical service. Designs also include overhead and underground electric facilities, distribution system maintenance, repair, and improvement, public works, and routine program work.

Coordinate withthe Manager, Electric Engineeringand be cognizant of design work and job statuses.

Apply acquired knowledgeof Liberty Utilitiesconstruction standards, Electrical Service Information and Requirements, and portions of the National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code to construction applications.

Read and interpret one-line diagrams, site plans and load information.

Perform critical analysis of electrical distribution design problems and develop design solutions

Be proficient in the current expanded Work Management Systems required to produce and progress Design Packages.

Effectively communicate with external customers, municipal and regulatory representatives, and contractors on a regular basis.

Advise customers in the proper application and required technical specifications of their electric service.

Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and efficient resource utilization, both throughout the department and project teams.

Travel within region.

Once proficient, will be part of pager standby/on call Supervisor rotation

Participate in the training of lower level employees.

Will also be expected to respond to emergency call out and work extended and planned hours when major company emergencies occur. Emergency roles couldinclude officeassignments or external field support roles.

Assist with the securing of permits and licenses, municipal/governmental requirements, and private property easements to complete designs and advance the project as needed.

Provide technical support to operate and maintain the electrical system.

Participation as a technical expert in customer and municipal/government meetings as the company's electric system representative

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering; Engineering Technology or Computer Science from an accredited Engineering or technological school is preferred.

Associate Degree in Engineering; Engineering Technology or Computer Science AND at least 4 years’ experience and the ability to meet all Electric Distribution Engineer-A qualifications will be considered.

Thorough knowledge of customer service techniques, strategies, and approaches.

Ability to develop positive customer relations; anticipate, identify, respond to customer concerns and problems, in accordance with the job description and training.

Robust understanding of local municipality regulations and permit requirements. Motivated, self-starter with ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment. Familiarity with good utility practice and business management including regulatory requirements is desired.

is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

Company funded Pension program

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.