Transmission line Engineer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
$75 to $80 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $75 to $80 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years (or 10+ years, depending on level) of transmission line engineering and design experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Title: Transmission Line Engineer
Contract: 6-month Contract + Extensions or conversion to permanent
Location: 5 days a week onsite in Calgary
Rate: $75/hr-$80/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support the planning, design, analysis, and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed transmission line design, including line routing, structure spotting, sag-tension analysis, conductor selection, ampacity assessments, and the development and review of Issued for Construction (IFC) packages. This role will also provide engineering support during construction and commissioning while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and utility practices. Location and contract length to be determined.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
- 5+ years (or 10+ years, depending on level) of transmission line engineering and design experience.
- Experience working for a transmission utility, engineering consulting firm, or utility owner organization.
- Strong experience with conceptual, preliminary, and detailed transmission line design.
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
- Experience performing sag-tension analysis and conductor/shield wire selection.
- Ability to review and validate transmission line models developed by designers and consultants.
- Experience developing and reviewing IFC (Issued for Construction) design packages.
- Strong knowledge of transmission line loading, clearances, structural loading criteria, conductor performance, and line ratings.
- Understanding of AESO requirements, Alberta Electrical Utility Code (AEUC), CSA standards, and IEEE standards.
- Experience providing engineering support during construction and commissioning activities.
Plusses:
- Experience with PLS-TOWER.
- Advanced expertise in transmission line modeling and analytical software.
- Previous experience supporting large-scale transmission infrastructure projects in Alberta.
- Familiarity with utility engineering standards, asset management practices, and design optimization initiatives.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and analyze high-voltage transmission line projects, including routing, structure spotting, sag-tension analysis, conductor selection, ampacity assessments, and IFC package development and review. Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and utility practices.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, a P.Eng. designation, and 5+ years of transmission line engineering and design experience, with 10+ years applicable depending on level. Candidates need strong transmission line design experience, proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, and knowledge of relevant Alberta, CSA, and IEEE requirements.
Skills
- Transmission Line Design
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- Sag-Tension Analysis
- Conductor Selection
- Shield Wire Selection
- Line Routing
- Structure Spotting
- Ampacity Assessment
- Transmission Line Modeling
- IFC Design Packages
- Construction and Commissioning Support
- Transmission Line Ratings
- Utility Standards Compliance
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
Keywords
- Transmission Line Engineering
- High-Voltage Transmission
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- Line Routing
- Structure Spotting
- Sag-Tension Analysis
- Conductor Selection
- Shield Wire Selection
- Ampacity Assessment
- IFC Packages
- Transmission Line Models
- Line Ratings
- Structural Loading Criteria
- Clearances
- AESO Requirements
- Alberta Electrical Utility Code (AEUC)
- CSA Standards
- IEEE Standards
- Construction Support
- Commissioning
- Utility Engineering Standards
- Asset Management
- Design Optimization