Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking an experienced engineer to design transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV. The role includes mentoring less experienced team members and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have over 12 years of transmission design experience and proficiency in PLS-CADD. This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of transmission design experience required.
• Experience with preparation of scopes of work and conceptual designs.
• Must have knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly.

Skills

Transmission design experience

PLS-CADD proficiency

Work directly with clients

Knowledge of engineering standards

Education

BS degree from an accredited program

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Description

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Essential skills and experience:

• BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program.
• 12 or more years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PE license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.