Planning & Design Technologist 1

at  FortisBC

Affiliation: MoveUP
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary: $2,759.00 Biweekly
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.2 million customers.
We’re actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.’s energy landscape. As one of BC’s Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,600 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let’s shape a brighter future for B.C. Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to plan, estimate and coordinate project requests from customers (e.g., builders and developers), external agencies, FortisBC departments, as well as end-use customers, where the projects present the greatest complexity. This role works both independently and with guidance to develop designs for distribution projects of the greatest complexity. This position prepares pricing and cost estimates and conducts field reconnaissance for related projects. The role is a liaison with customers, contractors, developers, and others in matters related to alterations, renewals, upgrades, improvements, and additions to the gas distribution systems. Responsibilities
The scope of projects coordinated by this position will be limited to:
Mains and service piping 219 mm (8”) or less,
metering requirements with load profiles, per meter, of less than 400 cubic metres per hour,
Distribution Pressure system work and Intermediate Pressure service work.

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