Electrical Distribution Power Engineer

EXP • Markham, ON

65d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and
natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists,
creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people
together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team
that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an
employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks
sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the
communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own
experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who
believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Electrical Distribution Project Engineer!

We are seeking a dedicated Project Engineer with specialized expertise in
overhead and underground electrical distribution systems to lead design efforts
for Toronto Hydro projects. In this role, you will provide engineering oversight
and technical direction for the development of distribution infrastructure,
including underground cable systems, pole lines, and service connections. You
will act as a key technical liaison between design teams, project managers, and
external stakeholders to ensure all deliverables meet Toronto Hydro standards,
Ontario utility codes, and project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with the P.E.O as a P.Eng.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in the utility sector, with a specific focus on the full lifecycle of electrical distribution design and construction.
• Advanced technical proficiency in MicroStation (2D/3D) and AutoCAD. Ability to utilize Toronto Hydro’s internal GIS and proficiency in SAP for project controls (material ordering, inventory management, and work order generation).
• Expert-level knowledge of Toronto Hydro Standard Design Practice (SDP) and construction standards is mandatory.
• Extensive engineering experience with civil utility projects, including duct bank design/rerouting, cable chambers, underground tunneling, secondary service upgrades, switchgear foundations, and vault installations.
• Expertise in performing non-linear pole loading analysis and design verification using SpidaCalc. Advanced ability to perform and review manual and software-based cable pulling calculations (e.g., Pull Planner) and voltage drop calculations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of City of Toronto Municipal Consent Requirements (MCR), including management of full stream and short stream cut permits.
• Knowledge of Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) regulations.
• Experience managing Metrolinx permitting (generating WPM and General Arrangement plans).
• Proven ability to secure Park Access Agreements for City of Toronto parklands.
• Familiarity with Hydro One permitting processes and technical submissions for cross-jurisdictional work.
• In-depth knowledge of IHSA Electrical Utility Safety Rules and relevant Ontario safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and technical review of plan and profile drawings, cable routings, and pole line designs. Ensure the accuracy of electrical schematics, equipment layouts, and detailed construction drawings.
• Oversee the preparation of comprehensive construction packages, verify Bills of Materials (BOM), and validate cost estimates. Manage the transition from design to construction, including the review of field data and final approval of as-built drawings.
• Ensure all designs rigorously adhere to Toronto Hydro specifications. Perform and seal (where applicable) complex technical calculations, including pole loading, voltage drop, and cable pulling analysis. Evaluate equipment specifications to determine the best technical solutions.
• Direct the process for obtaining necessary permits and approvals. Review technical studies, surveys, and load data to ensure designs are constructible and compliant with municipal regulations.
• Supervise the calculation of inverted elevations in congested utility corridors. Validate the correlation of utility records and survey files to confirm existing underground and aerial assets in accordance with Subsurface Utility Engineering standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level