Transmission Line Engineering Team Lead

Stantec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

Professional membership fee coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Transmission Line Team Lead in Toronto, Ontario, to manage and mentor a team while delivering high-quality outputs on power line design projects.

The role requires leadership, project management skills, and knowledge of industry standards. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and at least 10 years of related experience.

Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered. Responsibilities include overseeing projects, managing workloads, and fostering team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overhead power transmission line design and engineering experience.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to execute project deliverables.
• Oversee projects and manage team workload.
• Participate in recruitment and manage staff performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of transmission line industry standards

Proficiency with PLS software suite

Education

Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Registered with the relevant Engineering Provincial Association

Job description

We are seeking a Transmission Line Team Lead to manage a team of engineers, ensure compliance with engineering practices, and deliver high‑quality project outputs across power line design projects.

Your Opportunity

Transmission Line Team Lead in Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead a fast‑growing team of Transmission Line Engineers and Designers to successfully execute project deliverables.
• Oversee projects, set clear directions and expectations, keep staff focused on objectives, and foster a culture of teamwork and dedication to meeting goals.
• Manage team workload and project priorities in close collaboration with Project Managers and the Transmission Line Engineering Manager.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and technical directions to the team.
• Perform quality checks, quality audits, and contribute to improvement plans.
• Understand and apply all applicable industry and client standards for design and engineering.
• Ensure the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design.
• Participate in recruitment and managing staff, including conducting performance evaluations, and developing staff training and development plans.
• Contribute as a senior resource to engineering and design of power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal teams to ensure timely and high‑quality deliverables.
• Support proposal development, budgeting, and resource planning in coordination with Transmission Line Engineering Manager.
• Travel and visit client sites and offices during project definition, detailed design and construction as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills – strong written and verbal skills are a must to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Able to work effectively both independently under minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a team member.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines.
• Proficient with PLS software suite.
• Knowledge of international and North American transmission line industry standards and guidelines such as IEC, IEEE, ASCE, CIGRE, CSA and NESC.
• Knowledge of Canadian utility standards and design practices.
• Experience with overhead transmission line design including route selection and studies, development of design drawings for a variety of transmission structure types, knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware accessories and fittings), estimating and construction support.

Education and Experience

• Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university.
• Registered with the relevant Engineering Provincial Association.
• Minimum 10 years of overhead power transmission line design and engineering experience within utilities, EPC or consulting organizations.

Typical Office Environment

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Compensation for part‑time roles is pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, a group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to a group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. Benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.