Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 64,262 - 98,178; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Generous paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer who will apply advanced knowledge of line design, ob­taining deep experience in conductors, hardware, insulation, structures and electrical principles.

You will design lines from 69kV to 765kV, perform structural and foundation work, and model lines in PLS-CADD with ROW and sag calculations. The role requires collaboration and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree from a CEAB-accredited undergraduate program or ABET-accredited program.
• Related engineering, internship or co-op experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• 3+ years of related transmission line engineering experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and production of technical plans and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV 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 ROW requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MS Office

Communication

Education

ABET/CEAB accredited program

Tools

PLS-TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

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.

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV 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 the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
• 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.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

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

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Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited undergraduate program or a US‑based ABET‑accredited program.
• Related engineering, internship or co‑op work experience.
• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• 3+ 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.

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS‑TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation.
• 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.

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.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting or data transformation is valued but not required.
• Additional learning such as a minor, certificate or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is valued.

Award‑Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. We offer comprehensive health care plans, generous paid time off and a competitive, award‑winning benefits package.

Compensation Range

$64,262 - $98,178

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 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.

AI‑Enabled Recruitment

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.