Transmission Lines Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Vancouver, BC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people, offering a full-time opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer. This role is for individuals seeking to build a strong and sustainable career in electric power transmission and distribution networks. Based at the Vancouver office, the successful candidate will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and stimulating consulting engineering environment, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement. The position primarily focuses on electric power transmission line projects, including High-Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) and High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technologies. The candidate will contribute to large-scale, innovative, and strategic projects, actively supporting the energy transition and enhancing the reliability of electric power systems.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.Eng. registration or Equivalent required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission and Distribution lines design.
• Knowledge of PLS CADD, PLS TOWER and PLS POLE software essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

• French as a second language will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed design for transmission lines projects.
• Review the design basis memorandum, Transmission lines Requirements, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to client requirements and AtkinsRéalis’s Quality Management Systems.
• Preparation of Scope of Work (SOW) for survey, staking and construction, line route selection report, conductor selection report, preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
• Perform Transmission Line Optimum spotting.
• Coordinate the work with internal engineering team and the client.
• Supervise the work of technicians and designers assigned to the projects.
• Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• employee recognition
• brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
• diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
• hybrid working culture
• generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees