Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Create designs for underground transmission lines with voltages reaching up to 500kV

• Conduct cost analyses and establish design criteria

• Tackle challenges related to siting and routing

• Decide on the locations of manholes for underground transmission lines

• Formulate physical designs, including duct bank layouts and trenchless designs

• Execute calculations for cable pulling

• Prepare drawing packages

• Carry out cable selection studies

• Establish bonding schemes and perform ampacity calculations

• Design riser structure configurations and assess structural loading

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

• Collaborate with vendors and clients to specify components of the transmission line

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US-based ABET-accredited program

• Expertise in CYMCAP modeling

• Proficiency in cable tensioning calculations and/or relevant software

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as part of a project team on various underground transmission projects, adhering to project timelines and budget constraints

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

• Experience in developing cost estimates and coordinating schedule creation

• Familiarity with XLPE cable design

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

• Knowledge to verify and review right-of-way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings, and other construction documents

• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles essential for producing technical plans, drawings, and models

• Experience in writing and providing supporting documentation for engineering calculations

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

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in Canada

• Must meet eligibility criteria for access to U.S. export-controlled information

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

• Valued but not required: experience with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and related equipment

• Valued but not required: experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• Generous paid time off

• Extensive benefits package

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses for qualifying positions

• Workplace accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all phases of the selection process