Posted 2 months ago
Electrical Engineer, Distribution
@ Encepta
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Encepta is hiring an Electrical Engineer – Distribution, a full-time Professional Engineer role supporting a major joint-use infrastructure program in British Columbia. The work centres on technical review of aerial electrical distribution and pole infrastructure designs and deliverables. The position is hybrid, combining remote work with in-person collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Review electrical distribution designs for accuracy, quality and compliance
- Support aerial distribution and pole infrastructure engineering work
- Support utility pole replacement, relocation and joint-use projects
- Apply professional engineering judgement to resolve technical issues
- Collaborate with electrical and telecommunications project teams
Requirements summary:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing
- 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Strong experience in electrical distribution
- Experience with aerial distribution systems
- Practical knowledge of pole infrastructure
- Strong technical review skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Encepta
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Encepta unifies network data for telecoms, utilities and municipalities by providing end-to-end infrastructure planning,
Full company description
Encepta is a rapidly growing Canadian company that offers end-to-end infrastructure planning, design, and data collection services to telecommunications, utilities, and municipalities. Our mission is to revolutionize network enhancement, pioneering new approaches to enhance distributed networks. As leaders in inventive infrastructure deployment, we are driven by curiosity and constantly explore new ways to improve and adapt in a rapidly evolving world. By rethinking traditional approaches and introducing cutting-edge tools, we enable our customers to expand their networks swiftly and effectively. Our clients benefit from better data solutions to make critical engineering decisions with confidence, a message system to reduce email correspondence while increasing transparency, and a continuity of outside plant knowledge. We have a specialized professional services group that tests our technology tools in conjunction with key client projects. The result is a powerful software suite that has been created through practical industry feedback and can be configured for a highly customized feel to meet each client specific requirements. Encepta focuses on providing an empowering and exciting culture as a foundation for our teams. Our enthusiasm, courage, and desire to solve practical industry problems has been paramount in helping us build strong relationships with our clients.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,333
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 141
- Reported office locations
- 4190 Lougheed Hwy, Unit #420, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6A8, CA
- 937 Dunford Ave, 133, Victoria, British Columbia V9B2S4, CA
- 255 5 Ave SW, Suite 920, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G6, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Software
- Information Services
- Other recorded names
- Encepta
- Specialties
- Field Services
- Planning and Design
- Small Cell Wireless
- 5G
- Data Solutions
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Pole Loading Analysis
- Telecommunications
- Utilities
- Infrastructure
- GIS
- Software
- Technology
- and Municipalities
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Encepta is a rapidly growing Canadian company that offers end-to-end infrastructure planning, design, and data collection services to telecommunications, utilities, and municipalities. Our mission is to revolutionize network enhancement, pioneering new approaches to enhance distributed networks. As leaders in inventive infrastructure deployment, we are driven by curiosity and constantly explore new ways to improve…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Field ServicesPlanning and DesignSmall Cell Wireless5GData SolutionsProject ManagementConstruction ManagementPole Loading AnalysisTelecommunicationsUtilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – DISTRIBUTION
Role Overview
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.
Why work for Encepta?
Encepta is a growing Canadian infrastructure company providing planning, design and data-collection services to telecommunications providers, utilities and municipalities. We combine technical expertise, innovative tools and practical field knowledge to help our clients build better networks and more connected communities.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Apply your electrical distribution expertise to a major BC infrastructure program
- Review technical work and help ensure engineering quality and compliance
- Work across both electrical utility and telecommunications infrastructure
- Build specialized expertise in joint-use pole infrastructure
- Contribute to a pole pilot program designed to create a more integrated approach to utility and telecommunications pole work
We also offer:
- 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 You’ll Work On
You’ll provide engineering expertise across aerial electrical distribution and joint-use infrastructure, with a strong focus on technical review and engineering quality.
You’ll also:
- 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
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be a strong fit for this role if you have:
- 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
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
- You are technically strong and confident reviewing engineering work.
- You bring sound professional judgement and can identify issues before they become larger project risks.
- You understand aerial electrical distribution and pole infrastructure in practical terms.
- You enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping junior team members develop their technical capability.
- You are comfortable working across disciplines and are interested in building deeper expertise in joint-use infrastructure.
- You are motivated by technically challenging work and the opportunity to contribute to a developing area of infrastructure delivery.
Apply today and help Encepta deliver the next generation of joint-use infrastructure across British Columbia.
Encepta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees from all backgrounds can succeed. We are committed to strengthening representation within our teams, including through the employment of individuals from BIPOC communities and business decisions informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
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