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Electrical Distribution Designer


Company : EXP https://static.whatjobs.com/static/ajCore/img/


Location : Brampton, peel region


Created : 2026-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Markham, ON or Brampton, ON At EXP, were driven to provide innovative solutions for the worlds 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 worlds most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employeeowned company, believes diversity is our strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we 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 part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. Electrical Distribution Designer Markham, ON or Brampton, ON We are looking for a skilled Electrical Distribution Designer with specialized experience in both overhead and underground systems to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering infrastructure solutions for Toronto Hydro projects. Working collaboratively with our engineering and project management teams, you will produce highquality design packagescovering underground cabling, pole lines, and service connectionsthat strictly adhere to Toronto Hydro standards and Ontario utility codes. Responsibilities Create detailed plan and profile drawings, cable routing layouts, trench crosssections, and pole line designs. Produce comprehensive civil and electrical deliverables including schematics, equipment layouts, and detailed construction drawings. Prepare full construction packages, including accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) and cost estimates. Compile and modify record and asbuilt drawings based on field data reviews. Collaborate with engineers to ensure all designs meet Toronto Hydro specifications. Perform necessary technical calculations (including pole loading and voltage drop) and evaluate equipment options. Identify requirements for and assist in obtaining necessary permits. Review technical documentation, surveys, and studies to ensure design constructability and accuracy. Calculate inverted elevations in congested corridors to create accurate profiles. Correlate utility records, field notes, and survey files to verify the location of existing underground and aerial assets in accordance with Subsurface Utility Engineering standards. Qualifications Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. A minimum of 3 years in utility design with a strong focus on the full lifecycle of electrical distribution projects. Advanced skills in MicroStation (2D/3D) and AutoCAD are essential. Experience navigating Toronto Hydros internal GIS and proficiency in SAP (material ordering, inventory tracking, labor work orders) is required. Deep knowledge of Toronto Hydro Standard Design Practice (SDP) and construction standards is mandatory. Extensive experience with civil utility projects, including duct bank installation/rerouting, cable chambers, underground tunneling, secondary service installations, splice/tap boxes, switchgear foundations, and customerowned underground structures. Proficiency in nonlinear pole loading analysis using SpidaCalc (verifying conductor inputs, guying, and pole capacity). Ability to perform manual and softwarebased cable pulling calculations (e.g., Pull Planner) and voltage drop calculations. Thorough understanding of City of Toronto Municipal Consent Requirements (MCR), including full stream and short stream cut permits. Knowledge of Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) requirements. Experience with Metrolinx permitting (WPM, General Arrangement plans). Experience securing Park Access Agreements for work on City of Toronto parklands. Familiarity with Hydro One permitting processes and technical submissions. The salary range for this role is between $70K to $90K. The actual compensation package is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting . About Us With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the worlds built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXPs predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year. Find out more about life at EXP by visiting #J-18808-Ljbffr