Transmission Line Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Toronto is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to contribute to high voltage projects. This hybrid position allows you to leverage your expertise in designing and analyzing transmission lines, with a focus on practical engineering principles and software like PLS-CADD. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering degree and significant experience in transmission line projects, along with strong communication skills to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in transmission line engineering.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of various structures.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD.

Skills

Proficiency with PLS-CADD

Knowledge of engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree from Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board

Tools

MS Office

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

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.

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 69kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Perform 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.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a 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.

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.