About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Transmission Line Engineer – Grid based in Canada.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of high-voltage transmission lines across the 69 kV to 765 kV range.
- Mentor, train, and support less experienced engineering and design team members.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, applicable codes, client expectations, and project requirements.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, calculations, and specifications.
- Independently review engineering deliverables produced by other team members, including calculations, design drawings, and transmission line models developed using PLS-CADD.
- Develop scopes of work, establish design bases, create conceptual designs, and support the selection of appropriate equipment and materials.
- Collaborate directly with clients on transmission line projects.
- Follow established engineering processes and quality procedures.
- Apply sound professional judgment when using digital tools, automation, and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a CEAB-accredited or ABET-accredited program.
- At least 12 years of transmission line design experience, including substantial involvement in high-voltage transmission projects.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
- Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, defining design bases, selecting equipment and materials, and preparing engineering calculations and specifications.
- Direct client-facing experience on transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV.
- Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards and codes, including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Experience reviewing design drawings and technical deliverables.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license is an asset.
- PMP certification is an asset.
- Construction experience and familiarity with ArcGIS are advantageous.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada without employer-sponsored work authorization.
Conditions
- Competitive salary: Annual compensation ranging from CAD $146,996 to CAD $192,932, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Performance incentives: Eligible employees may participate in an annual discretionary bonus program.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Competitive total compensation.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Technology and innovation exposure.
- Inclusive workplace.