Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Grid

international-sargentlundy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 147,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a senior transmission design engineer to design transmission lines from 69kV to 500kV, mentor team members, and coordinate design activities to meet client specs and standards.

The role emphasizes reports, calculations, and sketches using PLS-CADD, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence three days a week and flexible remote work two days.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET/ABET-accredited program.
• 12+ years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience developing scopes of work and conceptual designs.
• Experience with design basis, equipment selection, calculations and specs.
• Experience working with clients on 69kV–500kV lines.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 69kV to 500kV.
• Mentor and train junior design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to meet specs and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly.
• Perform independent reviews of others' work including calculations and drawings.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.

Skills

BS degree ABET/ABET-equivalent

12+ years transmission design

PLS-CADD proficiency

Scoping, concept design & calculations

Client-facing experience (69–500kV)

Engineering standards knowledge (NESC/

Design drawings review

Education

ABET/ECAP accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

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.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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:

• P.Eng license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Award-Winning Benefits

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.

Compensation Range

$146,996 - $192,932

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

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. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.