Electrical Distribution Designer/ Technologist

Electrical Designer / Electrical Technician

High Voltage & Utility Projects | Kelowna, BC

Build the Backbone of Tomorrow’s Power Systems

At Lauren, we design and deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities powered and industries moving. From utility distribution upgrades to complex high-voltage projects, our work supports some of Western Canada’s most critical electrical systems, and we do it with a strong focus on safety, quality, and collaboration.

We’re growing our Kelowna-based Electrical team and are looking for an Electrical Designer / Electrical Technician with a passion for high-voltage and utility projects. If you enjoy translating engineering concepts into clear, constructible designs and want to see your work make a real-world impact, this role is for you.

The Role

As an Electrical Designer / Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering overhead and underground electrical distribution designs for utility, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Working closely with engineers, project managers, and utility clients, you’ll develop accurate drawing packages that meet technical, regulatory, and constructability requirements.

This role offers a strong mix of technical ownership, collaboration, and project exposure, with opportunities to grow your expertise in high-voltage and utility systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop, revise, and maintain electrical distribution drawings, including:

Single-line diagrams

Equipment and layout drawings

Grounding plans

Conduit and cable routing

Support the design of overhead and underground utility systems in accordance with CEC, CSA, and utility standards

Assist engineers with:

Electrical calculations

Equipment selection

Material take-offs and drawing packages

Prepare complete drawing sets using AutoCAD and client or utility-specific standards

Coordinate with engineers, project managers, utilities, and construction teams to support efficient project delivery

Incorporate redlines, field markups, and as-built information into final documentation

Support permitting, regulatory submissions, and technical reviews

Participate in project meetings and contribute to schedule and deliverable tracking

Follow Lauren’s quality, safety, and document control procedures

Contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and workflows

What You Bring

Education & Credentials

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline

Eligibility for, or active registration with, a provincial technologist association (e.g., ASTTBC) is an asset

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical and utility design

Experience preparing single-line diagrams, layouts, and construction drawings

Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including overhead and underground installations

Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, and utility requirements

Professional Strengths

High attention to detail with a strong focus on drawing accuracy and quality

Well-organized and able to manage multiple deliverables across projects

Clear communicator who works effectively with engineers, project managers, utilities, and field teams

Comfortable working independently while contributing within a multidisciplinary EPC environment

Why Lauren?

Meaningful work on utility and high-voltage infrastructure projects

A collaborative, down-to-earth Kelowna team with strong technical depth

Exposure to full project lifecycles—from concept through construction and as-builts

A culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Opportunities to grow your technical expertise and advance your career within a respected EPC firm