Lead Transmission Engineer

How will you contribute to the team?

• Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
• As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up our client's US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).
• Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
• Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
• Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
• Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors.
• Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
• Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Perform field reviews of work during construction.
• Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

What will you contribute? 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.E. registration is preferred or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
• 4-8 years transmission lines design experience.
• Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
• Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
• Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.
• Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
• Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
• Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
• Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
• Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.