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Senior Engineer (Distribution Design)
@ EllisDon Corporation
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
EllisDon's Hardline Engineering is hiring a Senior Engineer for its Distribution team, reporting to the Distribution Program Manager. The role leads distribution design, field support, quality reviews and mentorship of junior engineers, plus client work on utility and industrial systems. It requires a Canadian P.Eng. registration and 5+ years of utility distribution design experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead distribution design and development projects
- Oversee project execution from planning to commissioning
- Provide field engineering support and quality control audits
- Mentor junior engineers and engage with utility clients
- Perform load flow, fault, arc flash and reliability studies
Requirements summary:
- Electrical engineering degree from a CEAB-accredited program
- APEGA Professional Engineer registration or equivalent
- 5+ years of distribution design experience for North American utilities
- PLS-CADD experience is an asset
- Canadian utility experience (ATCO, Fortis, ENMAX) is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | APEGA Professional Engineer |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
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EllisDon Corporation
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Construction, redefined.
Full company description
EllisDon is a leading construction and building services company that delivers complex, high-performance projects across Canada and internationally. With over 74 years of experience, EllisDon is a fully integrated firm offering comprehensive Cradle-to-Grave services that span the entire lifecycle of a build. From early planning and construction to long-term maintenance and operations, EllisDon ensures lasting value for the clients and communities it serves. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, EllisDon is led by a strong foundation of core values and a commitment to delivering great careers to its people while championing inclusive diversity. With a passion for continuous innovation, EllisDon unites dynamic teams to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure across diverse market sectors. Guided by a forward-looking vision, EllisDon embraces emerging technologies and industry trends to push boundaries, elevate standards, and redefine the future of construction.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,674
- Reported office locations
- 2045 Oxford Street, London, ON N5V 2Z7, CA
- Office No. 503, Al Barsha Business Centre, P.O. Box 112208, Dubai, Dubai na, AE
- 1004 Middlegate Rd, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Other recorded names
- EllisDon
- Specialties
- General Contracting
- Design-Build-Finance-Maintain
- Virtual Construction
- Project Management
- Public Private Partnerships
- Managed Services
- Research and Development
- Facilities Management
- Life Cycle Management
- and Energy Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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EllisDon is a leading construction and building services company that delivers complex, high-performance projects across Canada and internationally. With over 74 years of experience, EllisDon is a fully integrated firm offering comprehensive Cradle-to-Grave services that span the entire lifecycle of a build. From early planning and construction to long-term maintenance and operations, EllisDon ensures lasting value…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | London, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1951 |
| Specialties | General ContractingDesign-Build-Finance-MaintainVirtual ConstructionProject ManagementPublic Private PartnershipsManaged ServicesResearch and DevelopmentFacilities ManagementLife Cycle Managementand Energy Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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Hardline Engineering (EllisDon group of companies) is a privately owned design and engineering firm specializing in low, medium and high voltage utility and industrial engineering services. We are a diverse and equal opportunity employer with an open, honest and transparent workplace where we share information, ideas, concerns and challenges openly with each other and strive to be a great team. Innovation, optimization and automation are fundamental to our culture and our clients. Hardline was founded by two former utility engineers with a passion for delivering the highest quality products and services for our clients. We currently employ and deliver services to multiple clients Across Canada.
Hardline Engineering is currently looking for Senior Engineers to join our Distribution team. Reporting to the Distribution Program Manager, the Senior Engineer will provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, guidance, and oversight to the Distribution Group. The Distribution Engineers will be responsible to develop new designs by applying knowledge of electric utility systems and their operation. The Distribution engineers will perform quality reviews of project deliverables completed by other team members and maintain client relationships. They will deal directly with clients to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Distribution Design
- Lead design and development of distribution projects (new extensions, upgrades, and feeder enhancements).
- Ensure compliance of all designs with applicable regulations, codes and client standards, AEUC, CSA Overhead and Underground, and Canadian Electrical Code.
- Implement design solutions to mitigate safety, environment and technical risks throughout the project and facility lifecycle
Project Management and Field Support
- Oversee distribution project execution from planning through commissioning, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Provide field engineering support during construction, addressing design issues and adapting to site conditions.
- Perform quality control through audits and inspections to ensure compliance with design and safety standards.
Leadership and Mentorship
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their growth in design and field engineering.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including end-use customers and utility client teams, to coordinate project delivery and provide outstanding customer service.
System Planning, Analysis and Modeling
- Lead smart grid and automation initiatives to enhance grid efficiency and reliability.
- Perform load flow, stability, and fault analysis using industry-standard software (e.g., CYME, ETAP, PSS®E).
- Conduct load forecasting and capacity planning to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
- Conduct reliability assessments to identify and address system vulnerabilities.
- Execute arc flash and short circuit studies to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
- Develop and optimize protection settings for devices (fuses, reclosers, relays) to ensure coordinated system operation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
- Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or equivalent Canadian professional agency required.
- 5+ years of detail design experience in Distribution for Utilities within North America. ATCO, Fortis, ENMAX, & Other Canadian Utility Experience would be an asset. Senior
- PLS-CADD experience considered an Asset.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with tight timelines.
- Self-motivated, positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, stakeholders and co-workers.
- Excellent organizational skills that demonstrates the ability to resolve conflicting priorities.
- Positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
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