Site Planner

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Site Planner to support a major utility organization with planning activities and technical assessment of site plans for distribution and infrastructure work. The position centers on reviewing proposed layouts and drawings to confirm they comply with utility design rules, system limitations, safety expectations, and future network planning goals.

Key Focus

The role is primarily concerned with the technical evaluation of site plans rather than general administrative planning. The successful candidate will examine drawings, coordinate with municipal requirements, and help ensure project submissions are aligned with utility standards and approval processes.

Core Work

• Assess site plans, layouts, and technical drawings for compliance with utility standards and specifications.
• Check that proposed designs support system capacity, safety, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Work through municipal approval and coordination requirements as part of project review.
• Apply knowledge of distribution systems and infrastructure project planning in day-to-day reviews.

Required Background

Applicants should bring more than 5 years of experience in utility-related work, including design, standards, or planning in a hydro/utilities setting. Strong ability to read and interpret technical plans is essential, along with practical experience using utility design standards and specifications. Familiarity with municipal processes and coordination is also needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as C.E.T. are required, and P.Eng. is considered an asset. Experience with municipal planning work, especially where municipal involvement is higher than hydro involvement, would be advantageous.