Transmission Project Engineer

PS Technologies, Inc.; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PS Technologies Inc. is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer to join their team in Alberta. This role involves the design of transmission lines and managing project execution under experienced mentorship. Candidates must have a relevant degree and significant experience in the field, with a commitment to quality and teamwork. Benefits include paid time off, professional education reimbursement, and remote workplace flexibility.

Benefits

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

Continued professional education reimbursement

Connected (Remote) Workplace Flexibility

Additional benefits to be discussed during interview

Qualifications

• 6+ years' project and design engineering experience.
• Professional licensure preferred (P.E. or P.ENG).
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement.
• Direct project team to develop design calculations and detail drawings.
• Coordinate with clients and oversee design personnel.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Teamwork

Quality assurance

Project Management Execution

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Job description

PS Technology Inc. (PSTI) is a respected solution provider of planning studies, system protection engineering, and high voltage design of renewable and utility power facilities through 500 kV. PSTI has diligently and successfully served clients in Alberta and Western Canada for over two decades. PSTI operates as a fully owned company of Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI). A leading power engineering consultant firm, ECI provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

PSTI has immediate openings for Transmission Project Engineers. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization. The successful candidate will work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to direct a project team in the development of design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities. Specific responsibilities include creating project scope documents; finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software; engineering design of structures and foundations; developing loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets; creating staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; producing material and construction specifications; and performing other design tasks as needed within scope of role. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters and support staff.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. Professional licensure is preferred, either P.E. or P.ENG. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles; be an expert regarding applicable codes, standards, and design tools; possess basic project management execution skills and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continued professional education reimbursement
• Connected (Remote) Workplace Flexibility
• Additional benefits to be discussed during interview

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a resident, and residing in Alberta or be willing to relocate to Alberta, to be considered for the position. We do not provide sponsorship for work visas.

PS Technologies Inc. has been actively practicing in the active Albertan electric power industry since 2001. Altogether, the professional engineers of PSTI have accumulated over 145 years of solid utility engineering experience. Our engineers are veterans in high voltage apparatus, protection and control, plant start-up, commissioning and field operation, relay settings, electrical circuit design, HVDC, substation design, system studies on utilities or developers' sides, and renewable energy integration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer