Civil Engineer for Transmission Civil Design

Morson Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Civil Engineer for Transmission Civil Design in Canada. The role requires at least ten years of relevant experience, focusing on transmission structures and foundations. You will be responsible for preparing design documents, providing field support, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A Professional Engineer registration is mandatory for this position. The contract duration is from February 9, 2026, to February 13, 2026, offering a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with support structures for electric utility and telecommunications.
• Proficient at preparing signed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations for Transmission overhead lines and structures.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables per BC Hydro standards.
• Provide field support and technical guidance.

Skills

Design of foundations for Overhead structures

Design of foundations for telecommunications towers

Technical assistance and construction support

Seismic analysis and design

Communicate efficiently in English

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Eligibility for registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC

Job description

Role: Civil Engineer for Transmission Civil Design

Contract Duration: 02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026

Role Location: Edmonds, BC

Role Specialty: Civil - Transmission - Lines

Max T4 Rate: $91.55/

Max INC Rate: $110.78

Role Specialty Description

A minimum ten (10) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent

• This role requires demonstrated experience with the design of foundations for Overhead - structures and underground cable ducts and facilities for operating voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment, as well as design of foundations for telecommunication towers.
• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with BC Hydro project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
• Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro Design Practices.
• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.
• Prepare designs for existing and new facilities.
• Undertake structural design, analysis, and detailing of foundations for concrete, steel, timber, aluminum, and composite structures associated with Transmission Overhead - Lines including single and multiple pole structures (rigid and guyed), and lattice (rigid and guyed).
• Undertake foundation design for Transmission Overhead - Line structures including shallow (i.e. grillage) and deep (i.e. piles).
• Undertake structural design, analysis, and detailing of structures associated with Transmission Underground Cables including potheads, concrete vaults, and cable duct banks.
• Undertake structural design, analysis, and detailing for structures associated with Transmission Submarine Cables include terminations and potheads.
• Undertake seismic analysis and design to regulatory and industry standards.
• Undertake structural design, analysis, and detailing of foundations for telecommunication structures.
• Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.
• Manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost.

Additional Education and Skills

• Communicate efficiently in English verbally and in writing.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BC.
• BC Hydro uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius.