Requisition ID: 38123

Company Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x\xca\xb7m\xc9\x99\xce\xb8k\xca\xb7\xc9\x99y\xcc\x93\xc9\x99m (Musqueam), S\xe1\xb8\xb5wx\xcc\xb1w\xc3\xba7mesh (Squamish), and s\xc9\x99lilw\xc9\x99ta\xc9\xac (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada\'s Top 100 Employers, BC\'s Top Employers, and Canada\'s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
Main Purpose & Function The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for design (and delivery) of electrical distribution systems and engineering services; Establishing and implementing electrical technical specifications, standards and related work processes; Managing the delivery of small-medium capital programs; Serving as Engineer of Record for some electrical design including street lighting design, traffic signal designs and power distribution design; (Power distribution system design involves power supplies to EV charging stations, Food trucks, Public Bike Share stations, Digital advertising units, Bus shelter, 5G. small cells ets). Exploring and implementing innovative technologies related to street/decorative lighting; Assisting in street light asset management; involving in direct technical supervision of a team of designers.
Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships The position reports to the Senior Electrical Engineer II. Key contacts this position works with are third party utilities and telecommunication companies such as BC Hydro and Telus as well as government agencies.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Seals (as P.Eng.) for some electrical designs generated under direct supervision related to power distribution designs, street lighting and Traffic signals.
• Designs electrical power distribution systems related to EV charging stations, Food trucks, Public Bike Share stations, Digital advertising units, Bus shelter, 5G. small cells ets
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to ensure that design services are provided in a timely and suitable manner, meeting project schedules
• Explores and implements cost effective ways of delivering services
• Adopts and implements quality control processes and procedures
• Develops business cases and provides strategic analysis to new and emerging initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains the City\xe2\x80\x99s electrical specifications and drafting standards, and adherence to all necessary regulatory requirements, including delivery of traffic signal electrical design in alignment with Traffic and Data Management standards.
• Supervises Electrical Designers and delivers lighting, traffic and power distribution designs
• Serves as the Engineer of Record for electrical designs.
• Identifies industry best practices and implements within section.
• Partners with other government, public and private organizations related to the City\xe2\x80\x99s practices with electrical design.
• Represents the City on other committees and working groups.
• Responds to 311 service requests related to electrical design.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum three years\xe2\x80\x99 related experience in design and construction project engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience in managing staff
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and specifications, as they relate to the municipal environment (IES RP-8, Canadian Electrical code, MMCD etc)
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, ideally EGBC\xe2\x80\x99s PGA requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in a high volume and high stress environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and think strategically, including experience with business case composition and evaluation
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 \xe2\x80\x93 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
The City\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) Affiliation: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Full Time Position Start Date: May, 2023 Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $89,283 to $111,609 per annum Number of Positions: 2
Application Close: March 31, 2023 At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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