Transmission Engineer – Civil, Electrical, Protection & Control

Outright Consulting; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Outright Consulting seeks experienced Transmission Engineers to support planning, engineering, design, and execution of high-voltage transmission and substation projects in Canada. Candidates may specialize in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Transmission Line, or Protection & Control engineering.

Responsibilities include engineering design for HV transmission lines and substations, development of calculations and drawings, review of vendor submissions, field investigations, testing, commissioning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or other provinces preferred or pursuing registration.
• Experience with electrical transmission, substations, and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities for HV transmission lines, substations, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Perform transmission line design including structures, foundations, conductors, insulators, grounding, clearances, and sag/tension calculations.
• Perform civil and structural engineering for transmission towers, poles, foundations, equipment supports, and related infrastructure.
• Perform electrical engineering, including power-system studies, equipment selection, electrical clearances, grounding, insulation, and transmission system design.
• Support SCADA, RTU, communications, protective relaying, and substation control systems where applicable.
• Review contractor, supplier, and vendor drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.
• Conduct engineering reviews, field investigations, and site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization activities.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, protection & control, environmental, survey, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with Canadian codes, standards, utility requirements, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Identify technical issues, develop solutions, and provide engineering recommendations to project teams and clients.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and technical proposals as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and engineering staff.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

P.Eng. designation in Ontario or other provinces

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

We are seeking experienced Transmission Engineers to support the planning, engineering, design, and execution of high-voltage transmission and substation projects. The successful candidates may have expertise in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Transmission Line, or Protection & Control engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering and design activities for high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Perform transmission line design, including structures, foundations, conductors, insulators, grounding, clearances, and sag/tension calculations.
• Perform civil and structural engineering for transmission towers, poles, foundations, equipment supports, and related infrastructure.
• Perform electrical engineering, including power-system studies, equipment selection, electrical clearances, grounding, insulation, and transmission system design.
• Support SCADA, RTU, communications, protective relaying, and substation control systems where applicable.
• Review contractor, supplier, and vendor drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.
• Conduct engineering reviews, field investigations, and site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization activities.
• Coordinate engineering requirements with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, electrical, protection & control, environmental, survey, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable Canadian codes, standards, utility requirements, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Identify technical issues, develop solutions, and provide engineering recommendations to project teams and clients.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and technical proposals as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and engineering staff.

Areas of Expertise

Candidates may specialize in one or more of the following areas:

• Transmission tower and pole structures
• Structural analysis
• Geotechnical coordination
• Civil site works and access roads
• Equipment foundations and supports

Electrical / Transmission

• High-voltage transmission systems
• Conductors and insulators
• Electrical clearances
• Grounding and bonding
• Equipment and system specifications

Protection & Control

• Protective relaying
• Relay settings and coordination
• Control and protection schematics
• SCADA and RTU systems
• Testing and commissioning

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or other provinces
• Relevant experience in electrical transmission, transmission lines, substations, power systems, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience with engineering design, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian electrical, structural, civil, and utility standards.
• Experience with relevant engineering and design software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering and project environment.
• Field experience, construction support, testing, or commissioning experience is an asset.