Senior Transmission Line Engineer

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Kosmos Group West Power Energy is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in Calgary, AB, Canada. This is a hybrid position, working some days in the office and working some days from home. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design. We are looking for a seller-doer with the ability to develop client relationships. Technical Execution & Project Oversight of transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV. design criteria and specifications for the transmission line design and procurement of materials. project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates. design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based on PLS-CADD. with industry codes and standards and have experience as the technical lead on projects. as Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings as Engineer of Record in preparing specifications and project design criteria. Provide construction support for high voltage transmission line project. for a seller-doer with the ability to develop client relationships. and/or support PM by meeting with clients. weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting. Responsibilities Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects primarily with the utilities and other types of projects with multiple stakeholders. In addition, he/she will report directly to a Project Engineer or Project Manager and will have primarily transmission line project planning, analysis, and design responsibilities. Solid understanding of transmission line project scope & deliverables. Having the ability to identify scope creep and provide immediate input and coordinate with the Project Engineer or Project Manager to remedy the situation. Coordinating with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner Coordinating with suppliers, clients, and the rest of the design disciplines Lead meetings with clients, other stakeholders, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions. 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 Certify that company design practices are followed as they relate to their Practice/Discipline deliverables, and they 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 group 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 degree in civil or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program Minimum 7 years in transmission line design and field transmission construction experience English knowledge of all three competencies of Speaking, Reading, and writing. Professional Engineer Licensure Advanced working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER 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) Trong analitycal and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal English communication skils strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, and external agencies be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and in a variety of situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude Additional Information We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking, and the motivation to help shape our growing company. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our team and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our values guide our work. Want to join us? We are safe. We are one team. We act with integrity. We respect our staff and clients. We are forward-thinking. West Power Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr