Transmission Lines Engineering Lead
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- Vancouver, BC
- $125,000-171,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and review conceptual and detailed transmission line designs, including route selection, conductor selection, structure loading calculations, and optimum spotting.
- Analyze project scope, technical studies, and design basis documents to ensure alignment with client requirements and quality management systems.
- Prepare key engineering deliverables such as Scopes of Work (survey, staking, construction), reports, specifications, and Design Requirement Drawings.
- Select materials and equipment and develop detailed specifications for procurement, construction, and installation activities.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities, provide construction-phase support, resolve site queries, and conduct site inspections.
- Supervise and mentor engineers, technicians, and designers, including reviewing calculations, drawings, and external/internal design submissions for accuracy and code compliance.
- Maintain strong technical knowledge to integrate appropriate technologies and ensure high‑quality, constructible engineering solutions.
- Manage documentation and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
- P.Eng. registration or Equivalent required.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in Transmission and Distribution lines design.
- Knowledge of PLS CADD, PLS TOWER and PLS POLE software essential.
- Demonstrate initiative, team spirit and independence.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken), French as a second language will be an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of professionals at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.