Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Kosmos Group, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substations, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more

Kosmos Group is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in our Burnaby office. This position will report directly to the Transmission Line Department Manager. The successful candidate will primarily do project work, including site design for utility infrastructure such as overhead and underground transmission lines, renewable energy facilities, and EV charging stations, supporting utility clients in designing, planning, and improving the modern electric grid.

This role is full-time in the office for the first month, then transitions to a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days from home.

Job Description

• Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects primarily with the utilities and other types of projects with multiple stakeholders
• Coordinating with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the project’s needs are met in a timely and effective manner
• Coordinating with equipment vendors, clients, and the rest of the design disciplines.
• Lead meetings with clients, other stakeholders, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions
• Following the process for obtaining approvals from various agencies.
• Researching issues related to transmission line projects that impact individual projects
• Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies
• Preparing plans, specifications, and design packages for transmission line projects.
• Producing technical presentations and design drawings
• Perform detailed studies, review plans, transmission line modelling and design tasks associated with utilities or other types of projects, under the supervision of a project manager.
• Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observation duties, responding to RFIs
• Act as a liaison between Kosmos Group engineering and construction teams
• Certify that company design practices are followed as they relate to their Practice/Discipline deliverables, and act as a focal point for the company Project Practice/Discipline Team Members
• Schedule and coordinate peer reviews of said tasks, including third-party Practice/Discipline quality reviews of deliverables
• Perform quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE
• Support the project manager and proposal manager to prepare proposal man-hour estimates and technical scopes to support the sales effort.
• Provide guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers
• Approving and Stamping designs and drawings and serving as EOR (Engineer of Record)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• A Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years or more of related experience
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews
• A Professional Engineer licensure
• Solid understanding of transmission line project scope & deliverables. Having the ability to identify scope creep, provide immediate input and coordinate with the Project Engineer or Project Manager to remedy the situation
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, etc.)
• Advanced Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation is a plus
• Advanced Knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software to execute production
• Advanced Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel

We’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?

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