Project Engineer - Transmissions

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and geoscience firm is seeking a skilled Engineer in Metro Vancouver to lead the development of innovative engineering solutions for complex projects. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in substation engineering and a thorough understanding of project management principles. This role offers the opportunity to mentor team members and drive project success while ensuring safety and quality objectives are met. Strong communication skills and experience in the electrical utility sector are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as Engineer or Geoscientist.
• 10+ years of experience in substation engineering.
• 4+ years leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Solid understanding of schedule, cost, and risk integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of engineering solutions for complex projects.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to project planning, estimating, and progress reporting.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and geoscientists.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and manage project scope.

Skills

Substation engineering experience

CAD systems knowledge

Project management principles

Clear communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

MS Office

Industry-standard design software

Job description

The Engineer is a senior-level professional engineer or geoscientist who brings technical leadership, sound judgment, and innovative thinking to complex engineering projects. In this role, you will lead the development of safe, high-quality engineering solutions while influencing design standards, mentoring peers, and contributing to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects—on time and on budget.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development of safe, practical, and innovative engineering solutions for medium to high-complexity projects, applying independent judgment to design development, technical analysis, and problem resolution.
• Take ownership of engineering deliverables by interpreting specifications, resolving design and field challenges, and ensuring solutions meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Drive project success by contributing to planning and estimating, reviewing contractor progress, recommending payments, preparing progress reports, and coordinating multi-disciplinary work activities.
• Tackle complex and non-routine engineering problems through independent studies and detailed technical analysis, recommending designs that support reliable operations and successful project outcomes.
• Play a key role in advancing engineering practice by contributing to technical standards, design methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers and geoscientists, supporting capability development across the organization.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by defining scopes of work, establishing design criteria, reviewing and approving technical documentation, and reporting on progress against agreed objectives.
• Make high-impact technical decisions, including establishing design bases, criteria, and concepts, and supporting the effective use of engineering and geoscience resources on major projects.

What you bring

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) registration with Engineers & Geoscientists BC, or eligibility for registration through another recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of substation engineering experience, including significant experience in the electrical utility sector.
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical, civil, or structural).
• At least 4 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams, with exposure to protection, control, and telecommunications systems.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD systems, drawing standards, and industry-standard design and analysis software.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and how engineering integrates with schedule, cost, and risk.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clear and effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Additional assets that set you apart

• Strong electric utility background with the ability to think from a transmission system and operations perspective.
• Experience working on large, complex, multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of transmission line design.
• Comfort working within professional practice and quality management frameworks, including digital sign and seal technologies.