Type of position: Régulier
Your future role on our team
We’re seeking a
motivated and detail-oriented Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing
engineering team. You’ll be responsible for designing and analyzing overhead
and underground high-voltage transmission line projects, ranging from 115 kV to
765 kV. This role offers the opportunity to work on utility-scale projects and
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic consulting environment.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity
to...
- Perform detailed design of overhead transmission lines, including:
- Conductor and shield wire selection
- Structure spotting and optimization
- Sag and tension calculations
- Clearance analysis - Prepare engineering deliverables such as:
- Plan and profile drawings
- Stringing charts
- Design calculations and technical reports - Conduct structural load analysis for poles and towers under wind, ice and broken-wire conditions
- Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, environmental and survey teams
- Review vendor drawings and support procurement activities
- Provide engineering support during construction and respond to field inquiries
- Ensure designs comply with applicable CSA standards, utility requirements and regulatory guidelines
Project
management and client engagement
- Provide
engineering services and consulting work as a lead designer or as a supporting
team member, building client relationships
- Participate
in project management activities, including cost tracking, deadline
management and resource planning
- Lead
coordination meetings, both internally and with clients, demonstrating
technical leadership
- Conduct
site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions
- Participate
in commissioning equipment at client sites, locally and internationally,
ensuring successful project delivery
Leadership
and mentoring
- Coach and mentor junior
and intermediate engineers, fostering their technical growth and
professional development
- Supervise and guide
junior and intermediate team members through complex design projects and
problem-solving processes
- Share your expertise by
leading design reviews and providing constructive feedback for technical
work
- Support the development
of technical skills and career progression for junior team members
Do your qualities and values match our
corporate culture?
- Results-driven
- Desire to motivate and train the next generation
- Thirst to learn and excel
- Caring mindset that puts people first
- Efficient, both at the office and the work site
- Rigorous and ethical
Summary of certifications and job
requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil or structural engineering
- Registered as a professional engineer in the United States or eligible for registration within 1 month of hiring
- At least 8 years of transmission line design experience
- Working knowledge of CSA standards and utility design practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and/or PLS-TOWER
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation
- Experience working with LiDAR data and terrain models
- Knowledge of foundation design or geotechnical coordination
- Experience with transmission line uprating or rehabilitation projects
Software experience:
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE / PLS-TOWER
- AutoCAD / Civil 3D / MicroStation
- ArcGIS or other GIS tools
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
An overview of
BBA’s total rewards
- Annual premium program for regular
employees
- Time bank
- Group insurance plan from the
first day of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual paid time off (PTO)
- Statutory holidays
- Premium f