Senior Transmission Line Engineer – Grid

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

📋 Description

• Design transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV.

• Conduct cost analyses and establish design criteria.

• Oversee the routing and siting of transmission lines.

• Perform studies related to conductor selection, shielding, grounding, and induction.

• Collaborate with vendors and clients to define transmission line components.

• Lead a small project team.

• Partner with senior engineers and guide less experienced personnel.

• Engage with clients and other project teams.

• Travel occasionally for site assessments and client meetings.

• Create proposals and cost estimates for new projects.

• Utilize and enhance understanding of conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations, and electrical principles.

• Apply suitable technology and professional judgment in engineering and design tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US-based ABET-accredited program is required.

• Proficient in PLS-CADD software for reviewing transmission line models.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a part of a project team on various transmission assignments.

• Experience in transmission line design that includes code requirements, cost estimate development, scheduling, preparation of procurement specifications for transmission line materials and construction, and coordination with construction and installation.

• Understanding of right-of-way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings, and construction documentation.

• Familiarity with design techniques, tools, and principles for creating technical plans, drawings, and models.

• Background in writing and supporting documentation for engineering calculations.

• Knowledge of standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Must be eligible for access to U.S. export-controlled information under Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

• Authorization to work in Canada is required; the employer does not provide sponsorship for work authorization.

• A current P.Eng license or the ability to acquire one within a year is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates is preferred but not mandatory.

• Scheduling experience is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.

• Generous paid time off.

• Competitive, award-winning benefits package.

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses.

• Workplace accommodations for candidates with disabilities.