Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Grid

international-sargentlundy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning benefits

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior transmission line engineer in Canada. The role focuses on design for 69kV–500kV, cost analyses, and routing studies, with responsibility for conductor selection and technical documentation.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with vendors and clients, and travel to client sites as needed. Hybrid work is offered with in-office presence 3 days per week and remote work for two days.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET- or engineering accreditation-backed program.
• Experience with transmission line design and code requirements.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD to review transmission line models.
• Ability to manage schedules and budgets on diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses, routing and siting of lines.
• Conductor selection, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Direct a small project team and liaise with constructors.
• Prepare specifications for procurement and develop proposals.

Skills

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

BS in Engineering (ABET or ABET-equivalent)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

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.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

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

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

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.
• 7 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.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Award-Winning Benefits

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.

Compensation Range

$111,304 - $153,043

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

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. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.