Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Kosmos Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Burnaby is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer. You will lead the planning and design of transmission line projects while collaborating with utilities and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer license. This is a hybrid position offering great opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of related experience in transmission line design.
• Professional Engineer licensure is required.
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design transmission line projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and technical staff to meet project needs.
• Prepare technical reports, plans, specifications, and design packages.

Skills

Project planning and analysis

Technical report writing

Design package preparation

Quality review and approvals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Kosmos Group is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, specializing in power generation, transmission, and distribution. We provide engineering services to public and private utility companies, consultants, and contractors involved in the design and construction of power generation facilities, transmission lines, and substations across the United States and Canada. We offer solutions from feasibility studies and full engineering design services to close out and as-built recordings. Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in Burnaby-Canada. This is a hybrid position, with some days in the office and some from home. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects primarily with utilities and other stakeholders.
• Report directly to a Project Engineer or Project Manager with responsibilities in transmission line project planning, analysis, and design.
• Develop a solid understanding of project scope and deliverables, identify scope creep, and coordinate with the Project Engineer or Project Manager to address it.
• Coordinate with engineers and technical staff to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, clients, and other design disciplines.
• Lead meetings with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.
• Follow the process for obtaining approvals from various agencies.
• Research issues related to transmission line projects that impact individual projects.
• Write and edit technical reports and engineering studies.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and design packages for transmission line projects.
• Produce technical presentations and design drawings.
• Perform detailed studies, review plans, model transmission lines, and execute design tasks under the supervision of a project manager.
• Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observation duties, responding to RFIs.
• Act as a liaison between Kosmos Group engineering and construction teams.
• Certify that company design practices are followed for Practice/Discipline deliverables and act as a focal point for the Project Practice/Discipline Team Members.
• Schedule and coordinate peer reviews of tasks, including third-party Practice/Discipline quality reviews of deliverables.
• Perform quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE.
• Support the project manager and proposal manager to prepare proposal man-hour estimates and technical scopes to support the sales effort.
• Provide guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers.
• Approve and stamp designs and drawings and serve as Engineer of Record (EOR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years or more of related experience.
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (e.g., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE).
• Advanced working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Advanced knowledge of GO95, NESC, and Wildfire Mitigation is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software to execute production.
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel.

Additional Information

We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to help shape our growing company. Kosmos Group is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.