
Transmission Lines Engineer
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Job Description
- Design overhead line, structures and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment
- Perform structural analysis and detailed modeling using the Power Line Systems suite (PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE).
- Apply loads (CSA, ASCE, IEEE, etc.), design criteria, seismic analysis per regulatory and industry standards, considering associated civil, mechanical, electrical systems like foundations, lightning protection, conductors, and hardware
- Prepare technical documents including design reports, design basis memoranda, specifications, cost estimates, and construction packages in accordance with CIMA+ standards.
- Develop engineering work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities
- Develop safe engineering solutions through design, problem analysis, and interpreting specifications for medium complexity utilities projects.
- Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems through independent studies, analysis, exercising judgment in information selection, and recommending safe engineering designs
- Contribute to CIMA+'s engineering practices by conducting studies, developing technical standards, exercising judgment in information evaluation, recommending designs, and providing guidance to other engineers
- Deliver exceptional customer service by defining engineering scope with clients, establishing design criteria, approving technical documentation, and assessing/reporting progress against standards and objectives for safe, quality, budget-compliant, and timely project completion
- Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per PEO and CIMA+'s practices
- Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required
- Profile
- University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience and a history of working in Transmission projects. Lattice tower design is a must.
- Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in Ontario/Canada, or eligible for registration in Ontario
- Proficient in design/analysis software (Power Line System) and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards
- Excellent communication abilities in English - written and verbal
- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
- As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada
- 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills
- Additional Information