Transmission Lines Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is offering a full-time position for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves designing high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications, and supervising project technicians. The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering and has over 10 years of experience in transmission and distribution lines. Strong skills in PLS software and excellent communication in English are required. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission and Distribution lines design.
• P.Eng. registration or Equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed design for transmission line projects.
• Review design basis and align engineering deliverables with client requirements.
• Coordinate work with internal engineering team and clients.
• Supervise work of technicians and designers on projects.
• Provide construction support and attend site meetings.

Skills

PLS CADD

PLS TOWER

PLS POLE

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. AtkinsRéalis is offering an exceptional full‑time opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer seeking to build a strong and sustainable career in the field of electric power transmission and distribution networks. The successful candidate will be based at our Calgary office and will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and stimulating consulting engineering environment, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

The role will focus primarily on electric power transmission line projects, encompassing both High‑Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) and High‑Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technologies. In this capacity, the candidate will contribute to large‑scale, innovative, and strategic projects, playing an active role in supporting the energy transition and enhancing the reliability of electric power systems.

Your role

• Prepare conceptual and detailed design for transmission line projects.
• Review the design basis memorandum, Transmission lines Requirements, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to client requirements and AtkinsRéalis's Quality Management Systems.
• Preparation of Scope of Work (SOW) for survey, staking and construction, line route selection report, conductor selection report, preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
• Perform Transmission Line Optimum spotting.
• Coordinate the work with internal engineering team and the client.
• Supervise the work of technicians and designers assigned to the projects.
• Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.

About You

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.Eng. registration or Equivalent required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission and Distribution lines design.
• Knowledge of PLS CADD, PLS TOWER and PLS POLE software essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken), French as a second language will be an asset.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise, and take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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