Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer

Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization. The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting, complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. As a Senior Overhead Transmission Lines Engineer, you'll leverage your experience to deliver top‑tier engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services. Using your engineering knowledge, you'll direct work on high‑complexity projects and operations, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budget and timelines. Your analytical acumen and leadership will drive engineering studies and designs, fostering innovation and excellence. Primary Responsibilities Lead a project design team, including junior and intermediate staff. Design overhead lines and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 735kV. Prepare project documentation such as reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, and test plans per company practices. Lead and execute design work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities. Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per regulator and company practices. Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required. Develop design criteria considering multidisciplinary inputs from the project team. Lead the structural design, analysis, and detailing of structures, foundations, and hardware assemblies. Review manufacturer shop drawings. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff. Review designs prepared by others, following established practices. Additional Responsibilities Develop and implement safe engineering solutions for high‑complexity projects, ensuring major scope requirements for utilities in Western Canada. Conduct independent studies and analyses, contribute to technical standards, recommend safe designs, and mentor to enhance future capabilities. Develop and administer procedures, methods, and controls for planning, scheduling, cost control, and technical conformance, ensuring a consistent Engineering Standards process. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, review project schedules, resources, and budgets, and monitor expenditures to ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time completion within budget. Plan, organize, and direct complex engineering and geoscience activities, making critical technical decisions to ensure successful implementation and resource management. Qualifications University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience or over ten (10) years as a fully certificated engineer. Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in BC, or eligible for registration in BC. Proficient with the PLS‑CADD suite design/analysis software and CAD systems, with familiarity of drawing standards. Effective communication abilities in English, including analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills. French is an asset. Construction/Field work experience is required. Benefits Comprehensive Group Benefits from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week. Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well‑being services. Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution. Annual opportunity to purchase shares as an employee‑owned company. 37.5 hour work week with the option to bank or pay out overtime. Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode. Work/life balance policy across Canada. Up to five (5) weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience. Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus one personal paid day off. Employee referral bonus program. Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages and more. Mentoring programs at local and national level. Tailored training to improve existing skills. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CIMA+ by 2x. Contact: Eric Fenyedi – for more information about this job opportunity. Additional Information Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for all candidates, regardless of identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.). In keeping with employment equity principles, we encourage all applications, including but not limited to women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Candidates are encouraged to complete the self‑identification form when applying. Accommodations are available upon request. Your Business Partner will process your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr