Lead Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 – Grid

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design underground transmission lines for voltage levels of up to 500kV.

• Conduct cost analyses and establish design criteria.

• Tackle challenges related to siting and routing.

• Determine the placement of manholes for underground transmission lines.

• Create physical designs, duct bank layouts, trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, and comprehensive drawing packages.

• Execute cable selection studies, establish bonding schemes, and perform ampacity calculations.

• Develop configurations for riser structures and assess structural loading.

• Formulate specifications for cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation, and general construction.

• Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify components for transmission lines.

• Lead a small project team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafters.

• Utilize technology and digital tools to enhance research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvements as needed.

• Provide sound professional judgment and review when utilizing technology-assisted tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• No sponsorship for work authorization in Canada.

• Must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations if access to U.S. export-controlled information is necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board or an ABET-accredited program in the U.S.

• Proficient in CYMCAP modeling.

• Skilled in cable tensioning calculations and/or relevant software.

• At least 12 years of experience as part of a project team on various underground transmission projects.

• Design experience that incorporates code requirements, EPRI recommendations, and client specifications.

• Experience in developing cost estimates and coordinating schedules.

• Familiarity with XLPE cable design.

• Experience in preparing specifications for the installation and procurement of materials and components for underground transmission lines.

• Knowledge of right-of-way requirements, bonding schemes, and plan/profile drawings for underground transmission lines, along with construction documents.

• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles for creating technical plans, drawings, and models.

• Experience in writing and supporting documentation for engineering calculations.

• Familiarity with standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Current P.Eng license or the capability to obtain one within one year (preferred but not mandatory).

• Experience with high-pressure gas-filled or high-pressure fluid-filled pipe-type cable systems (preferred but not mandatory).

• Experience in underground distribution or low-voltage cable systems (preferred but not mandatory).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.

• Generous paid time off.

• Extensive benefits package.

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses.

• Accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.