TraineeDesigner(Electrical)

### **Job Description** ## Overview Designs overhead and underground distribution systems, supporting engineers with layouts, calculations, and technical drawings. Prepares key deliverables like single-line diagrams, bills of materials, and cable schedules while ensuring compliance with utility and industry standards. Requires 4–6 years of T&D experience and proficiency in tools like MicroStation and GIS. ## Your role * Develop plan and profile drawings of overhead lines and underground cables for distribution networks in coordination with line engineers * Assist design engineers in developing underground cable routing, conduit, and trench layout plans and sections * Perform design calculations for conductor and cable sizing, overhead poles, underground cable conduit sizing, and arrangement * Prepare pricing estimates using data from the utility material database * Assist engineers in preparing power single-line diagrams, relay and metering one-line diagrams, and communication architectural block diagrams * Prepare bills of materials and cable schedules * Work closely with peers and multidisciplinary designers to ensure accurate deliverables that meet utility standards, industry standards, and engineering best practices * Maintain strong working relationships with internal support teams ## About you * Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from a recognized institution * 1-3 years of experience as a designer in transmission and distribution * Experience with Toronto Hydro or other distribution utility CADD standards (required) * Experience with software such as SpidaCalc and Cable Pull Planner (asset) * Good knowledge of North American standards such as IEEE and ANSI * Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, GNET or similar GIS software, ProjectWise, and SAP (required) * AutoCAD proficiency (asset) * Strong written and verbal communication skills ## Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and