Electrical Engineer, Distribution

Burnaby, BC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Encepta, our engineering teams help deliver practical, high-quality infrastructure solutions across telecommunications and utility networks. We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer – Distribution to support a major joint-use infrastructure program in British Columbia. This is a technically focused role for a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with strong experience in electrical distribution, aerial infrastructure and pole systems. You’ll play a key role in reviewing engineering work and providing technical guidance while gaining exposure to both the electrical utility and telecommunications sides of joint-use infrastructure.

Requirements

• A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing
• At least 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong experience in electrical distribution
• Experience working with aerial distribution systems
• Practical knowledge of pole infrastructure
• Strong technical review skills and the ability to assess engineering work independently
• Sound engineering judgement and a strong focus on quality

Nice To Haves

• Technically strong and confident reviewing engineering work.
• Bring sound professional judgement and can identify issues before they become larger project risks.
• Understand aerial electrical distribution and pole infrastructure in practical terms.
• Enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping junior team members develop their technical capability.
• Comfortable working across disciplines and are interested in building deeper expertise in joint-use infrastructure.
• Motivated by technically challenging work and the opportunity to contribute to a developing area of infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise across aerial electrical distribution and joint-use infrastructure, with a strong focus on technical review and engineering quality.
• Review electrical distribution designs and technical deliverables for accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Support engineering work involving aerial distribution systems and pole infrastructure.
• Apply professional engineering judgement to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Support utility pole replacement, relocation and joint-use infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with internal project teams supporting electrical and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Help ensure project work meets applicable engineering requirements and client expectations.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of a large-scale pole infrastructure program in British Columbia.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Contribute to infrastructure programs that support reliable utility and telecommunications networks across British Columbia.
• Technical Growth: Expand your experience beyond traditional electrical distribution into joint-use and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced technical professionals who value quality, practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Flexible Work Options: Combine remote flexibility with purposeful in-person collaboration through our hybrid working arrangement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed