Lead Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 204,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive healthcare

Award-winning benefits

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a senior engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500 kV, including duct bank layouts, riser structures, and cable procurement specifications. You will lead a small project team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to codes and client requirements.

The role involves hybrid work with three days in-office and relocation support where needed. Strong experience with CYMCAP, XLPE cables, and project scheduling will be essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree from CEAB- or ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
• Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations.
• 12+ years on underground transmission projects.
• Design experience meeting code requirements and client needs.
• Experience with XLPE cable design.

Responsibilities

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria, siting and routing.
• Develop duct bank layouts, trenchless designs and cable pulling calculations.
• Prepare specifications for installation and procurement of components.
• Lead a small project team of engineers, designers and drafters.

Skills

CYMCAP modeling

Cable tensioning calculations

Project leadership

MS Office

Engineering communication

Attention to detail

Education

CEAB/ABET accredited BS degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

Description

This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of underground transmission line engineering, including routing, duct bank configurations, manhole placement and electrical principles to:

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing challenges, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines.
• Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages.
• Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations.
• Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading.
• Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation and general construction specifications.
• Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team of other engineers, designers and drafters.

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. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

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

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Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling
• Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
• 12 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects
• Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements
• Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination
• Experience with XLPE cable design
• Experience in the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components
• Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other construction documents
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Have a current P.Eng license or the ability to acquire one within one year
• Experience with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment
• Experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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.