Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer (Hybrid)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer to lead design, estimation, planning, and quality management on high‑complexity projects across Canada. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety and budget adherence, and deliver signed engineering deliverables as required.

The role is hybrid (2 days in office) and can be based anywhere in Canada, with opportunities to influence energy transition projects across the country.

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.
• 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.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Structural/Mechanical)

Professional Engineer in Canada or eligible

15+ years experience or 10+ as fully certified engineer

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD software

Job description

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer to lead design, estimation, planning, and quality management on high‑complexity projects across Canada. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety and budget adherence, and deliver signed engineering deliverables as required.

The role is hybrid (2 days in office) and can be based anywhere in Canada, with opportunities to influence energy transition projects across the country.