Senior Transmission Lines Design Engineer

Phasor Engineering Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site gym

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

Phasor Engineering Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba is searching for a Senior Engineer to lead the design and execution of transmission projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power/transmission systems and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, alongside proven project management expertise and experience in the utilities sector.

The position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $165,000 annually and various benefits, including health care and wellness programs. Join a committed team focused on quality solutions in the energy sector!

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in Canada.
• Experience with electrical studies like EMF, grounding design, and lightning performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering execution of transmission projects.
• Develop scopes of work and material specifications for project execution.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Manage and track cost and schedule of engineering deliverables.
• Prepare proposals for Transmission Line Projects.

Skills

Power/transmission systems knowledge

Codes and standards knowledge (CEC, CSA, IEEE, etc.)

Project management

Effective communication skills

PLS software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

PLS software suite

Job description

PHASOR Engineering Inc. is a dynamic Alberta based company specializing in engineering & design services in the utilities sector. Our experienced and capable teams cover key areas such as Transmission & Distribution, Stations, Protection & Control, Panel Fabrication, Surveying, Civil & Structural Design, Telecommunications, Commissioning and more. Our focus is to provide our diverse range of clients in the energy space the most cost-effective and efficient solutions through top-quality engineering. This focus allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from conceptual engineering through to construction completion.

Job Description

Lead the design and engineering execution of transmission projects. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in power/transmission systems, knowledge of codes, standards and common industry practice for medium to high voltage transmission lines. The successful candidate will be expected to perform conceptual engineering design, analysis and calculations for proposed projects, review and seal any engineering deliverables for the energization of overhead and underground transmission projects. The senior engineer may also be responsible for overall project management of the engineering component of projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret codes, standards and client requirements in the creation of optimized design criteria documents
• Oversee and produce accurate PLS-CADD / TOWER / POLE models that represent the project conditions and requirements
• Develop scopes of work, material specifications, and construction specifications to support overall execution of projects
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction and mentorship to less experienced staff members
• Lead capital projects development including feasibility studies, project scope definitions, capital cost estimates, preliminary and detailed engineering designs
• Manage and track cost and schedule of engineering deliverables, and report to senior management as required
• Coordinate and work closely with other discipline teams within PHASOR (Civil, Stations, Survey etc.)
• Prepare proposals for Transmission Line Projects including the development of cost and budget estimates
• Perform site investigations and field reviews when required
• Review and seal final design printsParticipate in technical meetings with other disciplines, contractors or customers
• Work effectively both independently and as a member of a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical engineering
• Currently Licensed as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience (ideally majority in Canada)
• Knowledge of codes and relevant industry standards including CEC, CSA, IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, ANSI and NEMA
• Experience working on industrial and/or utilities projects
• Proficient in the PLS software suite
• Experience in performing electrical studies such as EMF, corona losses, grounding design, lightning performance (asset)
• Experience in construction and/or construction support (asset)
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Salary: $130,000 - $165,000 (annual earnings may vary by qualifications, relevant years of experience and market conditions). The role is open for applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.