Transmission Line Engineer

Insight Global; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer (P.Eng.) to support planning, design, review and execution of transmission line projects in Calgary, Alberta. The role covers conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, including line routing, structure spotting, sag-tension analysis and IFC package development.

Responsibilities include engineering support during construction and commissioning, ensuring compliance with AESO, AEUC, CSA and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation registered with APEGA.
• 5+ years of transmission line engineering and design experience.
• Experience with transmission utilities or consulting.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Experience with sag-tension analysis and conductor selection.
• Knowledge of AESO requirements, CSA, IEEE standards.
• Experience with IFC design packages.
• Senior-level experience on large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual to detailed design of transmission lines.
• Develop IFC packages and review consultant deliverables.
• Support construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta utility regulations.
• Perform line routing studies and structure spotting.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Sag-Tension analysis

Conductor selection

Transmission design

IEEE/CSA standards

Senior-level transmission engineering

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation with APEGA

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer (P.Eng.) to support the planning, design, review, and execution of transmission line projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed transmission line design, including line routing, structure spotting, sag-tension analysis, conductor selection, and development of Issued for Construction (IFC) packages. This role will also provide engineering support during construction and commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with Alberta utility regulations and industry standards. This role Is fully on-site, 5 days a week in Calgary, Alberta

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with APEGA
• 5+ years (10+ year preferred) of transmission line engineering and design experience
• Experience working for a transmission utility, engineering consulting firm, or utility owner organization
• Experience transmission line design
• Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE
• Experience performing sag-tension analysis and conductor/shield wire selection
• Knowledge of transmission line loading, clearances, structural loading criteria, and conductor performance
• Experience developing and reviewing IFC (Issued for Construction) design packages
• Strong understanding of AESO requirements, AEUC, CSA standards, and IEEE standards
• Experience with PLS-TOWER
• Experience with transmission line ratings and ampacity assessments
• Knowledge of lightning protection, grounding, and insulation coordination principles
• Experience with line routing studies and structure spotting activities
• Previous experience reviewing consultant deliverables and engineering designs
• Familiarity with utility asset management and transmission system planning practices
• Senior-level transmission engineering experience on large-scale capital projects

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We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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