Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 111.000 - 153.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Top Workplace Award

Zusammenfassung

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a skilled electrical engineer to design underground transmission lines up to 500 kV in Canada. You will lead a small project team, develop design criteria, perform cost analyses, and coordinate with vendors and clients on line components.

The role requires extensive experience with XLPE cables, CYMCAP modeling, and adherence to NESC, IEC, CSA, and other standards. This is a hybrid position with in-office work three days a week.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree from ABET/CEAB accredited program.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP modeling.
• Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations.
• 7+ years experience on underground transmission projects.
• Design experience to code requirements (NESC, EPRI, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318).
• Experience with cost estimate development and schedule coordination.
• Experience with XLPE cable design.
• Experience in preparing installation and procurement specifications.
• Knowledge to verify right of way requirements and construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques and drawing/model production.
• Experience writing engineering calculations and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Develop cost analyses and design criteria; address siting and routing challenges.
• Produce duct bank layouts and trenchless design elements; cable pulling calculations.
• Prepare specifications for installation and procurement of line materials.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients on line components.
• Direct a small project team of engineers, designers and drafters.

Kenntnisse

CYMCAP modeling

Cable tensioning

7+ years experience

Code-compliant design

Cost estimating

XLPE design

Specifications drafting

Right-of-way knowledge

Engineering calculations

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

ABET/CEAB accredited BS

Jobbeschreibung

Description

• Design underground transmission lines for voltages up to 500kV.
• Responsible for cost analyses, development of design criteria, siting and routing challenges, and placement of manholes for underground transmission lines.
• Responsible for physical design including duct bank layouts, development of trenchless designs, cable pulling calculations, development of drawing packages.
• Responsible for cable selection studies, determining bonding scheme, performing ampacity calculations.
• Develop riser structure configuration and structural loading.
• Develop specifications including cable procurement, duct bank installation, trenchless installation and general construction specifications.
• Work and coordinate with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team of other engineers, designers and drafters.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

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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 CYMCAP modeling
• Proficiency with cable tensioning calculations and/or software
• 7 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse underground transmission projects
• Design experience incorporating code requirements, EPRI recommendations, client requirements
• Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination
• Experience with XLPE cable design
• Experience in the preparation of specifications for installation and procurement of underground transmission line materials and components
• Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, bonding schemes, underground transmission line plan and profile drawings and other 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, EPRI Green Book, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal 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 with High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment
• Experience with underground distribution or low voltage cable systems

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‑wellness 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.