Design Technician

The Design Technician prepares construction-ready design packages for Toronto Hydro overhead and underground distribution projects. The role is a blend of civil and electrical utility design: civil scope includes duct banks, vaults/cable chambers, foundations, restoration, and constructability; electrical scope includes overhead pole line design, box construction, spot replacement, voltage conversion, conductor/cable routing, network/radial systems, etc. The position supports projects from preliminary concept through construction execution by producing drawings, quantities, technical documentation, design checks, construction specifications, and scheduling inputs in accordance with Toronto Hydro standards and municipal requirements.

Prepare, create, modify, and review civil and electrical design deliverables, including electrical schematics, equipment layouts, detailed construction drawings, mechanical/civil details, and record/as-built drawings.

Develop and verify bills of materials (BOMs) and support cost estimating for design and construction packages.

Use and navigate SAP (as required) to support material tracking, documentation, and project administration.

Perform technical calculations to support design decisions, including voltage drop checks, pole loading analysis, and cable pulling/tension calculations.

Identify and support the requirements to obtain necessary permits and approvals during the design stage.

Prepare and/or review complete construction packages, including drawings, work instructions, planning documentation, construction specifications, scheduling inputs/milestones, and any required operating or regulatory approvals.

Conduct field visits to confirm site conditions, verify asset information, take measurements/photos, and validate design feasibility.

Review and support technical documentation such as plans, surveys, and studies (e.g., load-related information) to ensure designs are accurate and constructible.

Perform technical studies/calculations, equipment specifications and installation standards, and evaluation of equipment options when required. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders by liaising with customers and field staff to resolve questions and keep projects moving.

Provide construction support during execution by responding to field inquiries (RFIs/clarifications), clarifying design intent, and updating/redlining drawings to reflect approved changes and as-built conditions when required.

Prepare, revise, and review civil and electrical design deliverables in Micro Station, including plan/profile drawings, equipment layouts, schematics, construction details, and record/as-built drawings.

Produce drawings in accordance with Subsurface Utility Engineering standards and applicable Toronto Hydro/client requirements.

Calculate and verify invert elevations for congested subsurface utility corridors to develop accurate profiles and cross-sections.

Read, interpret, and validate underground utility records, construction plans, surveys, and field notes to support design decisions.

Correlate utility records, construction plans, and field documentation (sketches/notations/survey files) to confirm and document the presence of underground and/or aerial utilities.

Organize and review all incoming field documents and files for completeness and readiness for design.

Perform initial quality control (QC) on field deliverables and design outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards and best practices.

Communicate directly with field staff to resolve questions and obtain clarifications required to finalize designs.

Complete supporting project deliverables as required, including drawings, reports, and Traffic Control Plans (OTM Book
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Identify and support the requirements to obtain necessary construction permits and approvals during the design stage.

Prepare and/or review full construction packages, including drawings, work instructions, planning documentation, construction specifications, scheduling inputs/milestones, and required operating/regulatory approvals.

Conduct field visits to verify site conditions, confirm asset information, take measurements/photos, and validate design feasibility.

Review of designs, plans, surveys, studies, and technical calculations to ensure constructability.

Perform technical studies/calculations, cost estimates, equipment specifications and installation standards, RFQ support, and evaluation of equipment options when required.

Coordinate construction projects by liaising with customers and internal stakeholders to keep work moving and resolve issues quickly.

Provide construction support during execution by responding to field inquiries (RFIs/clarifications), clarifying design intent, and updating/redlining drawings to reflect approved changes and as-built conditions when required.

Education:

Diploma in Electrical/Civil Engineering Technology or Degree in Electrical/Civil Engineering.…