Transmission Line Engineering Team Lead

Phasor-Engineerin; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Phasor Engineering in Mississauga is seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Team Lead to guide our Ontario transmission practice. You will oversee a growing team, advance medium- and high-voltage projects, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery excellence across studies, design, and construction support.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this leadership role offers growth within a Quanta-backed organization, with diverse project exposure, client interaction, occasional travel, and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• P.Eng. registration in Ontario or eligible for immediate registration (PEO).
• 10+ years of transmission line engineering experience, mostly in Canada.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
• Strong knowledge of CSA, CEC, IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, ANSI, and NEMA standards.
• Experience with the PLS software suite and project proposals/budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transmission line engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and safety-focused culture.
• Coordinate team resources, workloads, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead design of medium/high-voltage transmission projects from concept through construction support.
• Oversee project development including feasibility studies, scope, cost estimates, and detailed engineering.
• Prepare proposals, execution plans, budgets, and resource plans for opportunities.
• Develop design criteria, material specs, and construction docs meeting codes and client requirements.
• Review and seal engineering deliverables and drive continuous improvement in standards.
• Manage schedules, budgets, utilization, and progress reporting to leadership.
• Build client relationships and support business development and new opportunities.
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical meetings with clients and teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS software suite

Job description

At Phasor, we're focused on the big picture and the small details.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, we provide engineering and design services across transmission & distribution, substations, protection & control, geomatics, civil & structural design, telecommunications, panel fabrication, and the testing and commissioning of medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

Be part of a team that delivers projects from conceptual engineering and detailed design through construction support, commissioning, and startup. Built on technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and quality, we take on complex challenges together. #phasorinclusive

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Transmission Line Engineering Team Lead to join our team.

To support our growing portfolio of transmission projects across North America, including major ECI and EPC projects, we're expanding our Ontario Transmission Line Engineering team with this newly created leadership position.

In this role, you'll lead and grow our Ontario Transmission Line Engineering team while overseeing the successful delivery of medium and high-voltage transmission projects. You'll combine technical leadership with people leadership, supporting project execution, mentoring engineers, and helping shape the continued growth of our transmission practice.

If you enjoy developing high-performing teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering critical utility infrastructure projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your leadership career.

This role is based out of our Mississauga office reporting to the Engineering Manager. We offer a dynamic work environment with an extremely experienced technical team, where you will be fully involved in all aspects of the engineering and design process while building and developing the team around you.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transmission line engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and safety-focused culture
• Coordinate team resources, workloads, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects
• Lead the engineering and design of medium and high-voltage overhead and underground transmission projects from conceptual design through construction support
• Oversee capital project development, including feasibility studies, project scope definition, cost estimates, and detailed engineering
• Prepare proposals, technical approaches, execution plans, budgets, and resource plans for new opportunities
• Develop design criteria, material specifications, construction specifications, and engineering deliverables that meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Review, seal, and maintain the quality of engineering deliverables while supporting continuous improvement of engineering standards and practices
• Manage project schedules, budgets, utilization, and engineering performance while reporting progress, risks, and forecasts to senior leadership
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and identifying new opportunities
• Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical meetings with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams as required

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in Ontario or eligible for immediate registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Minimum 10 years of transmission line engineering experience, with the majority gained in Canada
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including CSA, CEC, IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, ANSI, and NEMA
• Proficiency with the PLS software suite
• Experience preparing proposals, estimates, project budgets, and engineering schedules
• Experience delivering industrial, utility, EPC, or ECI projects
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and client relationship management skills
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and other Phasor offices
• Experience with Ontario transmission utilities, electrical studies (EMF, corona, grounding, lightning), and construction support is considered an asset

Expected annual salary:$160,000-$210,000 (actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and current market conditions.)

Why Phasor Engineering

At Phasor Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to be part of some of North America's most complex utility, industrial, and infrastructure projects while collaborating with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. We offer a supportive and entrepreneurial environment where innovation, professional growth, and teamwork are valued.

As part of Quanta Services, you'll benefit from the resources and stability of an industry leader while maintaining the agility and culture of a growing engineering consultancy.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, take on new challenges, or advance your career, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• RRSP matching
• Paid time off, wellness programs, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Diverse utility and infrastructure project exposure
• Opportunities for technical growth and leadership development
• Collaborative teams built on technical excellence

Phasor Engineering is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility: Phasor Engineering is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

Phasor may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by people.