Civil Engineer for Transmission Civil Design

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Burnaby is seeking a Civil Engineer for Transmission Civil Design. The role involves designing foundations for overhead structures and cable ducts, preparing engineering deliverables, and providing technical support in the field. Ideal candidates are registered engineers or geoscientists with strong communication skills and familiarity with CAD and industry software. This is a 12-month contract position with a competitive hourly rate ranging from $89 to $110 based on experience. Interested professionals are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience with foundation design for overhead structures and cable ducts.
• Intermediate English communication skills for professional environments.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and industry design software.

Responsibilities

• Design foundations for transmission lines and telecommunications towers.
• Prepare engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record.
• Provide technical assistance and field support.

Skills

Communicate efficiently in English

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)

Familiarity with CAD systems

Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software

Intermediate MS Office skills

Job description

Job Title and Location

Job Title: E5 Civil Engineer for Transmission Civil Design
Job ID: 8514
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview

The E5 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing

• 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 the companyproject 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 the company 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 including 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.

What you must have

• 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


• The company uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by Notarius


• Intermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spoken


• Familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards


• Ability to use standard industry design/analysis software


• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Salary/Rate Range: $89.00 -$110.00 per hour

Term: 12-month; contract most likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com