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Jr Electrical Designer (EVSE)

Job Title: Jr Electrical Designer (EVSE)
Location: BC (Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, or Kelowna)
Reports to: Program Manager (EVSE)
Job Posting#: 69-2024
Application Deadline: Ongoing

We are seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Jr. Electrical Designer (EVSE) to play a key role in supporting the growth of our team in meeting the demands of EV charging infrastructure in British Columbia. This role requires technical expertise related to all aspects of the EVSE electrical design.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, specification and drafting of all aspects related to electrical scope for public DCFC and L2 stations, including but not limited to:
    o Underground and overhead medium voltage electrical distribution infrastructure (4kV – 25kV),
    o Medium voltage equipment such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers and other devices,
    o Low voltage designs such as service conductors, control panels etc.
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of and ensure compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and other relevant design standard and best practices.
  • Maintain familiarity with relevant BC Hydro ES55, ES54, ES53 standards.
  • Use of distribution design tools such as AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, CYME, CYMCAP and MS Office.
  • Electrical studies such as load flow, voltage drop, fault studies and arc-flash in medium and low voltage distribution systems using CYME.
  • Ground grid and step and touch analysis.
  • Design and construction coordination with customers, contractors, electrical inspectors, municipal authorities, utilities & various project stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of electrical permitting requirements and processes for municipalities across BC.
  • Continuous improvement of design methodologies and internal systems.
  • Conduct comprehensive site feasibility studies for potential EV charging locations.
  • Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in EV charging infrastructure, incorporate best practices into project designs, and propose deployment of new technology where appropriate.
  • Site visits at design and construction stages, perform field reviews on behalf of the project engineer of record.
  • Project estimating and material take-offs.

Qualifications:

  • Electrical Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma from a recognized university, college or technical institution.
  • Eligibility or registration with EGBC or ASTTBC.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience working in an electrical engineering environment as co-op, EIT, or junior tech.
  • Must be personable and effective in client and stakeholder interactions.
  • Strong English language skills (verbal and written), ability to develop strong business relationships and act in a professional manner.
  • Valid Canadian passport and residence in British Columbia is strongly preferred.
  • Class 5 Driver’s license.

What We Offer:

  • The opportunity to be at the forefront of end-to-end EV infrastructure deployment.
  • A role where you can influence and create new processes and systems.
  • A collaborative and flexible work environment.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range: $30 – $40 per hour

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please fill in the form below:

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Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional electrical engineering and construction services and specializing in emerging marketplaces in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

We offer design and design/build services for all types of electric utility distribution infrastructure to a wide variety of clients including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, oil companies, government, and private contractors. Our devotion to excellence has attracted some of the best young professional minds to our company.

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Primary is committed to growing the careers of our people. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to determine their career path and fulfill their ambitions. Our people are genuine, honest, accountable and full of entrepreneurial spirit.

We work hard, see the big picture, are always ready and willing to adapt, and always strive to be better than we were yesterday. We take pride and ownership in everything we do, and most of all, we do it as a team.

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The safety and well-being of our people, our clients, and our communities is our top priority in any work we do and is never comprised. Safety is one of the core values that every member of our team understands and lives by, and we ensure this through communication, education and participation. Our safety goal has always been zero incidents, and we work together through every project to achieve that goal.

Safety is ingrained in every project and each task our employees and contractors complete, whether in the office or onsite. Primary has developed effective workplace health and safety management programs designed to reduce and eliminate the number of work-related injuries, leading to a safety track record well above industry average. We are also diligent in selecting the companies we work with, choosing only those with a safety standard as high as our own.