Lead Engineer – Transmission Line, Underground

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead planning, routing and execution of HV underground cable systems from 12 kV to 500 kV. You will serve as Professional-of-Record, ensuring technical accuracy, quality and compliance across design deliverables.

The role requires deep expertise in cable design, routing, ampacity and installation, plus strong leadership and mentorship capabilities. Canadian project coordination with utilities and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC/Alberta or ability to obtain.
• 10–15 years in high voltage underground cable systems.
• Technical lead experience on transmission/cable projects.
• Expertise in routing, duct banks, thermal analysis, bonding/ grounding.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, routing, design and execution of HV underground cable projects (12 kV–500 kV).
• Act as Professional-of-Record ensuring technical accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Provide design leadership including cable selection, ampacity, installation design and transition station design.
• Develop route studies, drawings, duct bank/trench designs, and construction packages.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities and stakeholders; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Underground cable design

Leadership

P.Eng.

CYMCAP proficiency

AutoCAD

ETAP

Civil 3D

Project management

OH&S knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

• Lead the planning, routing, design, and execution of underground transmission cable projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV
• Serve as Professional-of-Record, taking accountability for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance of design deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for underground cable system design, including cable selection, ampacity analysis, thermal resistivity studies, installation design, routing, trenching, duct bank, jointing, termination, and transition station design
• Lead the development, review, and approval of route studies, feasibility assessments, drawings, duct bank and trench designs, joint bay designs, installation details, and construction packages
• Oversee advanced engineering analyses, including cable ampacity, thermal performance, short-circuit, sheath bonding, induced voltage, grounding, cable pulling, and installation calculations
• Provide leadership in constructability, including urban constraints, HDD installations, crossings, and permitting considerations
• Develop and approve design criteria, technical specifications, and reports
• Act as a technical interface with clients, utilities, and stakeholders
• Support proposals through scoping, estimating, and technical approach development
• Lead client meetings, routing workshops, and technical design reviews
• Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designers
• Review and approve vendor submissions and coordinate with cable suppliers and installers
• Provide senior engineering support during construction, including site reviews, RFI responses, and resolution of complex field issues
• Coordinate with overhead, civil, geotechnical, environmental, permitting, and utility teams
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality standards
• Champion safety-by-design, quality, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC (EGBC) or Alberta (APEGA), or ability to obtain
• 10–15 years of experience in high voltage transmission/distribution underground cable systems
• Demonstrated experience acting as technical lead or Professional-of-Record on transmission line or cable projects
• Strong expertise in underground cable design, including routing, duct banks, thermal analysis, bonding/grounding, and installation methodologies
• Experience with urban routing, HDD installations, utility coordination, and permitting processes
• Experience with Canadian utilities is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), IEEE, and IEC standards
• Understanding of OH&S requirements
• Proficiency with CYMCAP, ETAP, and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Civil 3D for cable routing and corridor coordination is an asset
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong client-facing experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in underground transmission cable design and execution, including technical leadership, compliance with Canadian Electrical Code, and project management. Proven ability to mentor engineers and manage client relationships while ensuring project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Underground Cable Design
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• High Voltage Transmission Systems
• CYMCAP Proficiency
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cable Selection
• Ampacity Analysis
• Thermal Resistivity Studies
• Installation Design
• Duct Bank Design
• Jointing and Termination Design
• Advanced Engineering Analyses
• Feasibility Assessments
• Construction Package Development
• Urban Routing

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Client-Facing Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

• Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1)
• IEEE Standards
• IEC Standards
• OH&S Requirements
• Utility Coordination
• Permitting Processes

Tools & Technologies

• ETAP
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• HDD Installations