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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Distribution Designer / Technologist
About the role
Primary is seeking a Distribution Designer/Technologist to join our Utility Design team in Victoria, BC.
In this role, you will support the design and coordination of underground and overhead electrical distribution infrastructure projects, working closely with project managers, designers, drafters, inspectors, clients, utilities, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will contribute to electrical and civil design, project estimating, engineering calculations, drawing reviews, site visits, schedule tracking, drafting, and design coordination. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated, collaborative, and interested in supporting continuous improvement through tools, processes, documentation, and automation.
What we're looking for: Engineering Technologist diploma or Bachelor of Engineering/Applied Science degree from a recognized college or university (electrical or civil preferred). Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional business relationships. Demonstrated self-motivation and a drive for continuous improvement. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently. Class 5 driver's license.
Experience with BC Hydro standards, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, Pull Planner, electrical distribution design and cost estimating, shallow utility design, or VBA macros in Microsoft Excel would be considered an asset.
Location: Victoria, BC
Application deadline: July 17, 2026
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About Primary Engineering and Construction
For over 21 years, Primary has been an engineering and construction leader specializing in electric utility distribution, transmission, substation, telecommunication, lighting, traffic signalization, and building electrical services. We provide design, construction, and Turnkey/Design-Build options for clients including electric utility companies, telecommunications, land developers, municipalities, commercial and industrial businesses, energy companies, and private contractors. We partner with our clients to provide quality, tailored, and complete electrical engineering and communications distribution solutions that instill confidence, build trust, and allow you to achieve your goals.
Our focus on customer service and project management is supported by over 350 professional staff across Canada. We consider our greatest assets to be our relationships, professional skills, high-quality standards, and commitment to conduct operations ethically and responsibly.
Primary offers engineering services throughout Canada with 10 office locations. We look for ways to establish local resources and offices in the regions we operate in. We have expanded our offering to include construction with a designated construction office in Calgary. Primary is growing quickly and expanding where our services are needed.