Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world.
Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or designing challenging crossing spans over glaciers, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
Our transmission line engineering group has an opportunity for a Transmission Line Engineer to join one of our offices located in Burnaby, BC or Waterloo, Ontario. A hybrid work model to work from home is possible. This opportunity is available to Professional Engineers registered with Canadian Engineering Association in the respective province with minimum 5 years of experience in the transmission line industry.
You will work on several power line projects with a team of talented transmission line designers, engineers, and subject matter experts in a dynamic, vibrant, and collaborative team environment. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career in a supportive and exciting environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
Job requirements will include engineering and design services for power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
You will prepare engineering and design deliverables for transmission lines including conceptual design basis and design criteria, line layouts, structural configurations, loading analysis, structure design, conductor and overhead ground wire analysis, and material selection.
You will be using PLS-CADD regularly for transmission line modeling, profiling, structure spotting, preparation of design calculations, reports, and drawings including plan & profile sheets, structure data sheets, bill of materials, and stringing charts.
You will model, analyze, design, and optimize new or existing transmission structures using PLS TOWER, PLS-POLE, and other FE modeling programs.
You will perform route alignment and line layout/selection studies.
You will prepare technical reports, project scopes, specifications, and construction documents including Issue for Tender (IFT) and Issue for Construction (IFC) packages.
You will be providing material quantities and estimates for transmission lines, including line hardware, wires, structures, and foundations.
You will provide technical engineering support and reviews to field crews during construction, which includes site supervision.
You will participate in site visits and field reviews as needed, depending on project locations and your role within projects.
You will be participating in discussions with clients and contractors, as well as coordinating with various disciplines for successful implementation of projects.
You will mentor and train EITs and junior transmission line designers.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS TOWER.
Familiar with transmission line industry standards (Canadian e.g. CSA, US e.g. NESC, and international) and other guidelines such as IEC, IEEE, ASCE, and CIGRE.
Experience developing design drawings for variety of transmission structure types.
Knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware accessories, and fittings).
Sound understanding of project management systems.
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong interest in developing new skills and career advancement.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate project issues with the project team and clients.
Strong Organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work…
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