Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 56,236 - 80,862; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to apply expertise in line design (69 kV–765 kV), structural analysis, and component specification. The role involves 3 days per week in-office work within a hybrid schedule and collaboration across teams.

The candidate should have a Canadian ABET/CEAB‑accredited engineering degree, 1+ year of related transmission line experience, and proficiency with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, and MS Office. Additional tools like ArcGIS, AutoCAD are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited program or a US ABET‑accredited program.
• Related engineering, internship or co‑op experience.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• 1+ years of related experience in transmission line engineering.
• Knowledge of standard engineering principles and design of transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of poles, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare procurement specifications.
• Specify transmission line components and model lines in PLS‑CADD.
• Determine right‑of‑way requirements and calculate conductor sags.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MS Office

PLS-TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

CDEGS

AutoCAD

Microstation

Education

Engineering degree (ABET/CEAB)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Job description

Description

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of transmission line engineering including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles to design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV range, perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures, conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies, develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for procurement, specify transmission line components, model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right‑of‑way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.

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

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Conduct conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for procurement.
• Specify transmission line components.
• Model transmission lines in PLS‑CADD, determine right‑of‑way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Qualifications

• A degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited undergraduate program or a US ABET‑accredited program.
• Related engineering, internship or co‑op work experience.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• 1+ years of related experience in transmission line engineering.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation (not required but valued).
• 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.

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

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AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation valued but not required.
• Value additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields aiding automation or AI application.

Benefits

We care about the health and well‑being of our employees, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We provide a competitive, award‑winning benefits package and support work‑life balance.

Compensation Range

$56,236 – $80,862

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‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy fully commits 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.