Transmission Lines Engineer

CIMA+

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 90,240 - 124,080

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Benefits
Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution
Annual opportunity to purchase shares
3-5 weeks of vacation

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Canada is seeking a skilled Transmission Lines Engineer to work on innovative projects within the energy sector. You will design and analyze overhead line structures for high voltages and contribute to the technical standards of the team. This role demands strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, as well as a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. The position includes a hybrid work model and ample benefits supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of experience and a history of working in Transmission projects.
  • Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Ontario/Canada, or eligible for registration in Ontario.
  • Proficient in design/analysis software and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design overhead line structures for voltages from 60kV to 500kV.
  • Perform structural analysis and modeling using relevant software.
  • Prepare technical documents including design reports and specifications.
  • Develop safe engineering solutions and resolve complex design issues.
  • Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables.

Skills

Design overhead line structures
Structural analysis
Excellent communication in English
Conflict resolution

Education

University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Power Line Systems suite (PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE)
CAD systems

Job description

  • Compensation: CAD 90,240 - CAD 124,080 - yearly
Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work‑life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professionals in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

The CIMA+ offices in Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

Unleash your engineering talents at CIMA+ as a Transmission Lines Engineer. In this fulfilling position, you'll leverage your credentials as a professional engineer to drive innovation. Employing your sharp analytical capabilities and sound judgment, you'll navigate complex design obstacles, championing leading‑edge methodologies that elevate CIMA+'s engineering prowess. You will work on the most interesting project across Canada.

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, including 2 days /week in our Mississauga or Ottawa office.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Design overhead line, structures and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment
  • Perform structural analysis and detailed modeling using the Power Line Systems suite (PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE).
  • Apply loads (CSA, ASCE, IEEE, etc.), design criteria, seismic analysis per regulatory and industry standards, considering associated civil, mechanical, electrical systems like foundations, lightning protection, conductors, and hardware
  • Prepare technical documents including design reports, design basis memoranda, specifications, cost estimates, and construction packages in accordance with CIMA+ standards.
  • Develop engineering work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities
  • Develop safe engineering solutions through design, problem analysis, and interpreting specifications for medium complexity utilities projects.
  • Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems through independent studies, analysis, exercising judgment in information selection, and recommending safe engineering designs
  • Contribute to CIMA+'s engineering practices by conducting studies, developing technical standards, exercising judgment in information evaluation, recommending designs, and providing guidance to other engineers
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by defining engineering scope with clients, establishing design criteria, approving technical documentation, and assessing/reporting progress against standards and objectives for safe, quality, budget‑compliant, and timely project completion
  • Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per PEO and CIMA+'s practices
  • Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required
Qualifications
  • University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience and a history of working in Transmission projects. Lattice tower design is a must.
  • Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Ontario/Canada, or eligible for registration in Ontario
  • Proficient in design/analysis software (Power Line System) and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards
  • Excellent communication abilities in English – written and verbal
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
  • As an employee‑owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
  • Work/Life balance policy across Canada
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
  • Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio‑economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self‑identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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