Underground Transmission Line Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Toronto is seeking an experienced project manager for underground transmission line projects. The successful candidate will manage project execution, oversee a design team, and ensure accountability throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a BS degree from an accredited program and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office requirements three days a week.

Benefits

Generous healthcare plans

Paid time off

Relocation package if applicable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading design teams in underground transmission projects.
• Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation.
• Knowledge of design techniques and principles for technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of underground transmission line projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments.
• Lead project team to ensure accountability and performance.

Skills

Knowledge of cable tensioning calculations and software

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities

Ability to work in a collaborative team setting

Education

BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited program

Tools

CYMCAP modeling

XLPE cable design knowledge

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple underground transmission line projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management.
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including technical, safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members.
• Provide technical reviews when necessary.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
• Identify and control construction risk.
• Recognize, identify, track and control change.
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare reports in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Essential Skills and experience:

• This position requires a BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program or a management/business degree.
• Knowledge of CYMCAP modeling.
• Knowledge of cable tensioning calculations and software.
• Knowledge of XLPE cable design.
• 10+ years of experience of leading a design team in the development of complex underground transmission projects.
• Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Knowledge of High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment
• Knowledge of underground distribution or low voltage cable systems.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• P.Eng License is a plus.

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.