Senior OHL Engineer — Hybrid, Equity Eligible

CIMA+; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits from day one

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership program

Flexible hybrid work schedule

3–5 weeks vacation

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer to deliver top-tier engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services across Canada. You will lead design teams, direct work on high-complexity transmission projects from 60kV to 735kV, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The successful candidate will bring a Professional Engineer designation in Canada and a track record in field and design work.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience or over 10 year as fully certified engineer
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Canada, or eligible for registration in Canada
• Proficient with the PLS-CADD suite design /analysis software and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards
• Effective communication abilities in English, including analytical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentations. French is an asset.
• Construction / Field work experience is required.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead a project design team, including junior and intermediate staff.
• Design overhead lines and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 735kV in an electric utility environment, including transmission towers, foundations and hardware and fittings.
• Prepare project documentation like reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, and test plans per CIMA+’s practices
• Lead and execute design work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities
• Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per provincial regulations and CIMA+’s practices
• Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required
• Develop design criteria considering multi-disciplinary inputs from the project team
• Lead the structural design, analysis, and detailing for structures, foundations and hardware assemblies. Review manufacturer shop drawings
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff. Review of designs prepared by others, following established practices.

Job description

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer to deliver top-tier engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services across Canada. You will lead design teams, direct work on high-complexity transmission projects from 60kV to 735kV, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The successful candidate will bring a Professional Engineer designation in Canada and a track record in field and design work.