Job description:
Lead the design and engineering execution of transmission projects.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses a strong background in power/transmission systems, including knowledge of codes, standards, and common industry practice for medium to high voltage transmission lines. The successful candidate will be expected to perform conceptual engineering design, analysis, and calculations for proposed projects, as well as review and seal any engineering deliverables required for the successful energization of overhead and underground transmission projects. The senior engineer may also responsible for overall project management of the engineering component of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to interpret codes, standards and client requirements in the creation of optimized design criteria documents.
- Oversee and produce accurate PLS-CADD / TOWER / POLE models that represent the project conditions and requirements.
- Develop scopes of work, material specifications, and construction specifications to support the overall execution of projects.
- Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.
- Lead capital projects development including feasibility studies, project scope definitions, capital cost estimates, preliminary and detailed engineering designs.
- Manage and track cost and schedule of engineering deliverables, and report to senior management as required.
- Coordinate and work closely with other discipline teams within the company(Civil, Stations, Survey etc.).
- Prepare proposals for Transmission Line Projects including the development of cost and budget estimates.
- Perform site investigations and field reviews when required.
- Review and seal final design prints.
- Participate in technical meetings with other disciplines, contractors, or customers.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical engineering.
- Currently Licensed as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience. Ideally a majority of that experience within Canada.
- Knowledge of codes and relevant industry standards including CEC, CSA, IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, ANSI and NEMA.
- Experience working on industrial and/or utilities projects.
- Proficient in the use of the PLS software suite.
- Experience in performing electrical studies such as EMF, Corona losses, grounding design, lightning performance etc. is an asset.
- Experience in construction and/or construction support is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.