Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer in Toronto to design high-voltage transmission lines. The role combines project management and technical expertise, with opportunities to mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and engage in diverse projects. Applicants should possess a strong engineering background, with proficiency in relevant software and excellent communication skills, ready to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transmission line design and project management.
• Knowledge of design techniques and engineering codes such as NESC, IEEE.
• Ability to mentor less experienced staff and interact with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses, develop design criteria, and manage project schedules.
• Direct and mentor a small project team while overseeing transmission line projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Education

BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited program or a US based ABET-accredited program

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of transmission line engineering including, conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles to:

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Responsibility for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines.
• Responsibility forconductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.

The position will also offer you the opportunity to:

• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

Essential Skills and experience:

• This position requires a BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to able to review transmission line models.
• 5 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments that have included the following: transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaising with construction and installation.
• Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Have a current P.Eng license or the ability to acquire one within one year.
• Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with scheduling.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.