Senior EHV Transmission Line Design Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior transmission design engineer to lead designs from 69kV through 765kV and to act as SME for 500kV/765kV projects in Canada. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating with clients, and delivering compliant, well-documented studies.

The position supports a hybrid work model with in-office presence required three days per week in Calgary. Candidates will bring extensive experience with PLS-CADD, design calculations, and knowledge of relevant standards.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering from ABET- or ABET-equivalent accredited program.
• Minimum 12 years of transmission design experience.
• 3+ years in 500kV/765kV transmission line design.
• Familiarity with design standards (NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, ANSI).
• Experience with preparing scopes of work, conceptual designs, design basis, equipment/material selection, and calculations/specifications.
• Experience collaborating with clients on 69kV–765kV transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of transmission lines in 69kV–765kV range.
• Serve as SME for 500kV and 765kV transmission lines.
• Mentor design team members.
• Coordinate designs to meet specifications and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information.

Skills

Transmission design

PLS-CADD

Client engagement

Engineering standards

Education

ABET/engineering accreditation (US/Canada)

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior transmission design engineer to lead designs from 69kV through 765kV and to act as SME for 500kV/765kV projects in Canada. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating with clients, and delivering compliant, well-documented studies.

The position supports a hybrid work model with in-office presence required three days per week in Calgary. Candidates will bring extensive experience with PLS-CADD, design calculations, and knowledge of relevant standards.