Transmission Line Engineer

Description

• You will provide technical engineering support and reviews to field crews during construction, which includes site supervision.
• You will perform route alignment and line layout/selection studies.
• 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 be participating in discussions with clients and contractors, as well as coordinating with various disciplines for successful implementation of projects.
• You will model, analyze, design, and optimize new or existing transmission structures using PLS TOWER, PLS-POLE, and other FE modeling programs.
• You will prepare technical reports, project scopes, specifications, and construction documents including Issue for Tender (IFT) and Issue for Construction (IFC) packages.
• You will mentor and train EITs and junior transmission line designers.
• 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 providing material quantities and estimates for transmission lines, including line hardware, wires, structures, and foundations.
• You will participate in site visits and field reviews as needed, depending on project locations and your role within projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Canadian utility standards and design practices.
• Experience using GIS mapping software packages.
• Knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware accessories, and fittings).
• Sound understanding of project management systems.
• Verbal and written communication skills in French will be an asset.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate project issues with the project team and clients.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong Organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Experience with line condition assessment.
• Minimum 5 years of transmission line design and engineering experience.
• Civil/Structural Engineering degree from a recognized university.
• Professional Engineer registered with a Canadian Engineering Association.
• Experience with civil design for high voltage underground cable systems.
• Experience developing design drawings for variety of transmission structure types.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Experience with designing foundations for a variety of transmission line structure types (familiarity with geotechnical requirements and design processes).
• Experience with route selection and studies for overhead transmission lines.
• Proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS TOWER.

Benefits

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 91,800.00 - Max Salary $ 133,100.00

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance