Transmission Project Engineer

ENMAX Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive flexible benefits

Hybrid work model

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

ENMAX Corporation in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Transmission Engineer to advance critical transmission infrastructure. You will contribute from early planning and design through construction and closeout, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, reliable projects.

The role requires 5+ years in transmission line design, P.Eng with APEGA, and strong proficiency with PLS CADD, POLE, TOWER and CAISSON.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; Structural preferred.
• 5+ years progressive experience in transmission line design.
• Proficient with PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER/CAISSON.
• Maximo experience is an asset.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• P.Eng status with APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for full project cycle including planning, routing, regulatory, design and construction.
• Plan and produce detailed designs for new lines and upgrades, including structural analysis.
• Conduct engineering design and analysis for transmission line components and systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables.
• Review engineering documents, specifications, and material/tender packages.

Skills

PLS CADD

POLE

TOWER

CAISSON

Outlook

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Structural/Civil/Mechanical)

P.Eng status with APEGA

Tools

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access. Posted: October 22, 2026. Closing Date: November 8, 2026. Position Type: Permanent. Union: Exempt – Management Professional (MP).

Why ENMAX?

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

We are looking for a Transmission Engineer to help us build the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected. As a Transmission Engineer at ENMAX, you’ll play an important role in delivering safe and reliable transmission projects from early planning and design through construction and closeout. You’ll work with a collaborative team, bring your expertise to complex engineering challenges and help turn thoughtful designs into solutions that make a difference for our customers and communities.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance for full project cycle, including but not limited to: system planning, routing & siting, stakeholder engagement, regulatory, estimating, engineering & design, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning and asset management.
• Plan and produce detailed designs including structural analysis, foundation design and overhead system design for new lines, rebuild/upgrade of existing lines, relocation of lines, and emergency response.
• Conduct engineering design and analysis for all aspects of transmission line design that include but are not limited to survey/LiDAR data processing, structure/conductor/insulator optimization, DRD/loading tree design, PLS CADD/Pole/Tower/ Caisson analysis, construction coordination and supervision etc.
• Work with internal and external customers and technical experts to determine the complete project scope including identifying all required technical deliverables, interdependencies, and any risks that are technical in nature.
• Generate and review all engineering/technical documents project related including but not limited to NID document, functional specification, material/construction specification, project scope, construction/design scope of work, bill of material, tender package etc.
• Identify and establish inspection and test plans when required and ensure inspection points are coordinated during construction.
• Act as the main point of contact for contracted engineering resources for specific projects and provide support where required.
• Oversee the scope and quality of engineering deliverables provided by external engineering consultants to meet the needs of the project.
• Ensure that all applicable engineering, industry and ENMAX Corporation standards, codes, regulations and public safety are applied in designs and during review.
• Establish schedules for engineering and design activities that meet project milestone dates and objectives, execution strategies, and design scopes of work to support the customer requirements.
• Coordinate all design reviews between consultants, EPC Engineering, and EPC Field Execution Planning, and ensure final deliverables reflect input from all stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders reviewing construction Requests for Information and consult with required parties and provide responses in the form of Field Instructions, or via direct construction support on site.
• Ensure project information is stored as per ENMAX document and Record Management processes, and that technical closeout of projects is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure the safety of our staff, contractors, and the public is held as paramount in everything we do.
• Monitor compliance with project schedules for engineering deliverables and document changes through project change notifications.
• Work with Project Estimator and Project Manager to ensure estimates accurately reflect the project scope and risks.
• Demonstrate ownership of project success by proactively identifying and resolving challenges and dependencies on Engineering deliverables.

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Structural Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in transmission line design.
• Detailed knowledge of discipline specific engineering practices and requirements.
• Strong proficiency with PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER/CAISSON.
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Maximo experience is considered an asset.
• HV underground line (138kV+) experience will be asset.
• Utility work experience will be asset.
• Experience with regulatory applications filings will be an asset.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement discussions will be an asset.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA).

Competencies

• Committed to providing positive customer experience through predictable and reliable delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to set clear expectations and work effectively with others.
• Collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and multiple project deliverables.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to make effective decisions.

ENMAX Values

• Safety
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Service
• Teamwork
• Agility
• Innovation

ENMAX Advantage

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive flexible benefits program
• non-downtown location
• free onsite fitness facility
• onsite massage
• onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE)
• free parking
• and much more

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid work model that includes Core Days in office (Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays), and more time to focus on Mondays and Fridays, either in the office or at home. The office workspace is located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB).

Note: We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely. If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know.

ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.

Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. Two professional references will be requested. Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party. Applicants will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract (those with more than 6 demerits will not be considered) and must be able to meet ENMAX’s insurance requirements.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

#LI-POST For more than a century, we have helped power Alberta, and our communities still count on us every day. What sets us apart isn’t just keeping the lights on, but how we do it. We put people first, act as good neighbours, and earn trust through promises kept, not made. Reliable by nature, we plan responsibly for tomorrow while keeping energy accessible and dependable today. This is energy people can count on now, and trust for the future. This is ENMAX.