Transmission Lines Design – Overhead (Electrical, Civil /Structural, Mechanical) Engineers
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring permanent Transmission Lines Design – Overhead (Electrical, Civil /Structural, Mechanical) Engineers on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada
Description
Our Client is seeking experts across multiple disciplines to serve as Professional of Record (POR) or Owner’s Engineer (OE). You will lead high-complexity projects, set technical strategies, and provide authoritative oversight from conceptual design through to commissioning. We are looking for experienced engineers ready to take their expertise to a new level. In return, you’ll find rare stability: a guaranteed lifetime pension, flexible benefits, and the lifestyle advantages of the Vancouver region
The North Coast Transmission Projects are set to redefine the future of British Columbia. By delivering clean, reliable power to the north coast, we are unlocking major economic opportunities in mining, LNG, and technology—sectors vital to diversifying our economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Transmission Lines Design – Overhead (Electrical, Civil /Structural, Mechanical) Engineers
What you'll do
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Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for the design and governance of 69 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission
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lines across ’s capital, interconnection, electrification, maintenance, and emergency response programs.
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Lead high-complexity, high-risk projects from route selection and line layout through structure configuration and conductor
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selection, hardware and insulator specification and selection with strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and production of
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constructible Plan & Profile drawings.
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Act as Professional of Record (POR) and Owner’s Engineer (OE), setting design strategies, review plans, resource
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requirements, and technical risk mitigation approaches; may serve as Project Engineer on major programs with system[1]wide integration impacts.
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Provide authoritative technical oversight through manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and site issue resolution,
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ensuring high-quality, safe, and reliable delivery.
Transmission Lines Design (Geotechnical) Engineers
What you'll do
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Provide technical leadership and judgment to deliver safe, constructible geotechnical designs for complex capital and
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maintenance projects across transmission infrastructure.
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Lead and review geotechnical analysis related to soil, groundwater, rock, and landslide behavior, including slope stability,
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settlement, liquefaction, seismic hazard assessment, and development of ground improvement solutions aligned with
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project performance and withstand requirements.
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Deliver and govern geotechnical design for foundations, underground works, shoring systems, and natural hazard
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mitigation, including flood and landslide risk identification, quantification, and mitigation design.
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Act as Professional of Record (POR), planning and overseeing field investigations, in‑situ testing, laboratory programs,
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and interpretation of data from site investigations, instrumentation, LiDAR, GIS, satellite imagery, and published sources.
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Ensure compliance with CFEM, NBC, and standards, while delivering Owner’s Engineer oversight, independent
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checking, and review.
Transmission Lines Design (Civil) Engineer
What you'll do
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Provide civil engineering leadership for the design and construction of foundations supporting high-voltage transmission
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lines and telecommunication antenna structures, utilizing independent judgment to solve high-complexity, high-risk
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problems and ensure safe, cost-effective, and constructible solutions that meet standards.
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Manage large multidisciplinary design work packages, oversee technical specifications and cost inputs, and implement BC
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Hydro Project and Portfolio Management practices, including safety procedures and field reviews.
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Act as Professional of Record (POR), Independent Checker, and Owner’s Engineer to ensure compliance with regulations
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and contractual requirements, while maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
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Foster strong collaborative relationships both internally and externally, provide technical guidance and mentorship, and
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proactively address impacts and issues across teams.
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Possess strong technical knowledge in geotechnical engineering aspect of foundation design, foundation design such as
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grillage, rock foundation, direct embedment, caisson, guy and helical piles as well as of applicable Canadian codes and
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standards, including CSA S16, CSA A23.3, CSA O86, and Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual.
Transmission Lines Design (Structural) Engineers
What you'll do
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Provide structural design leadership for high‑voltage transmission line structures and telecommunication antenna
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supporting structures within a multidisciplinary environment.
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Apply independent judgment to analyze and resolve complex structural problems, delivering safe, cost‑effective,
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constructible designs that meet standards and support large design work packages across multiple stakeholders.
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Perform advanced structural modelling and analysis, and prepare technical specifications, cost inputs, and RFP
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documentation while implementing design and safety practices.
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Provide construction‑phase support through field reviews and resolution of site issues, and maintain comprehensive
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design and project records to support safe delivery and lifecycle management.
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Bring strong technical knowledge in the structural design of steel, wood, and fibre‑reinforced polymer (FRP) transmission
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line supporting structures, and steel telecommunication antenna supporting structures.
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Use PLS‑Tower and PLS‑Pole for modelling and analysis of tower/pole structures; familiarity with PLS‑CADD is desirable.
Transmission Lines Design (Electrical) Engineer
What you will do
- Provide technical leadership in the electrical design of high‑voltage transmission lines (60 kV to 500 kV), with a strong
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focus on advanced studies and safety‑critical engineering.
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Perform and govern complex electrical studies including grounding system design, step and touch potential analysis, AC
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interference with pipelines and railways, lightning protection, electrical safety assessments, and EMF evaluations.
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Utilize advanced engineering techniques, computer applications (e.g., CDEGS, WinIGS, EMPTP-RV), and innovative
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approaches to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
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In-depth knowledge of AC interference analysis and applicable standards and computer applications. Strong familiarity
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with national and international standards, such as IEEE 80/81, CSA C22.3.
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Provide technical and site support through installation, commissioning, maintenance, and resolution of field issues to
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ensure safe, constructible outcomes.
Transmission Lines Design - Underground Cables (Electrical) Engineers
What you'll do
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Provide technical leadership in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of underground transmission cable
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systems, including hydraulic systems and assessment of thermo-mechanical behavior.
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Utilize advanced engineering techniques, computer applications (e.g., ETAP, CDEGS, Cymedist, Comsol, Python), and
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innovative approaches to solve complex cable engineering challenges.
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Manage medium to large projects, develop specifications and standards, prepare estimates, and deliver technical and site
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support throughout installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases.
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Review work to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage client and stakeholder relationships to add value and drive
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consensus, and may serve as Owner’s Engineer Lead to coordinate internal review of third-party engineering work.
Substations Design (Electrical) Engineer
What you will do
- Serve as a technical authority in the electrical and physical design of 12 kV to 500 kV transmission substations, covering
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AIS/GIS and greenfield/brownfield projects.
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Lead multiple technical areas for Electrical Design, such as standards, advanced design practices, grounding and
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lightning, regulatory compliance, and adoption of new technologies and technical solutions.
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Apply deep substation design expertise across layout, analytical studies, lighting, power cables, and station service power
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supply, with working knowledge of major equipment including transformers, capacitors, reactors, disconnect switches,
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circuit breakers, FACTS, and energy storage.
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Bring a strong understanding of power system planning, system operations, protection & control, and project
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management, and ensure alignment with standards plus key CSA/ULC/CEC and IEEE/IEC standards.
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Use design tools and CAD effectively (grounding/lightning/bus design tools as an asset), including 3D modelling with
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AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault.
Substations Design (Civil/Structural) Engineers
What you will do
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Provide deep technical expertise in the civil, structural, and seismic design and construction of electric utility substations
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from 12 kV to 500 kV.
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Carry out structural design, analysis and detailing for concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures associated with
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substation control and feeder buildings, electrical equipment supports and foundations, underground concrete manholes/
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vaults and cable duct banks, seismic analysis and design of substation structures.
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Conduct civil design, analysis and detailing for substation site development including activities such as: site preparation.
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station access road alignment and profiles, site drainage, culverts, and ditches, oil spill catchment and containment
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systems.
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Lead a technical area for the Division, such as seismic design requirements, engineering standards development,
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estimating practices, and use of advanced design tools.
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Use industry‑standard structural analysis tools (e.g., SAP2000, S‑Frame) and perform manual calculations to validate
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designs; experience with Inventor, Revit, Civil3D, and other 3D design tools is an asset.
Substations Equipment (Electrical) Engineers
What you'll do
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Provide deep technical expertise in transmission substation equipment for 12 kV to 500 kV applications, including defining
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requirements, conceptual designs, and performance criteria for equipment and systems.
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Lead a technical area for Equipment Engineering (e.g., standards, procurement strategies, regulatory compliance, and
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implementation of new technologies and technical solutions).
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Manage medium to high‑complexity projects and work packages by planning resources, developing scopes, writing
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specifications and standards, preparing cost estimates, and providing technical and site support through installation and
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commissioning.
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Develop and execute procurement approaches by supporting strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, design
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review, factory acceptance, and equipment acceptance.
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Apply broad working knowledge across electrical, mechanical, civil, and protection & control disciplines to ensure
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equipment solutions meet operating requirements and integrate effectively into the overall system.
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**Substations Mechanical (Mechanical)**
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Lead multiple technical areas for Substation and Telecom mechanical systems including: Diesel generators for
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standby and prime power sites - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for Telecom buildings - Fire
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suppression systems.
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Provide technical and site support during factory testing, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical
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systems at substation and telecom sites.
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Analyze and resolve a variety of challenging and unusual engineering problems with considerable independence
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Ability to use a variety of CAD tools including 2D and 3D modelling with AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and Vault.
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Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards such as BC Building Code, BC Fire Code, NFPA
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standards, etc.
Protection & Control (Electrical) Engineers
What you'll do
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Engineer and deliver critical Protection and Control systems supporting ’s transmission, distribution, and
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generation networks (12kV to 500kV), across both greenfield developments and brownfield upgrades.
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Contribute to high-profile, technically complex capital projects with significant scale, risk, and organizational visibility.
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Collaborate across Planning, Project Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Control Centres to
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deliver fully integrated, end-to-end solutions.
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Define and apply protection architectures, functional requirements, and technical standards to ensure safe, resilient, and
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compliant power system operation.
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Design and drive advanced control architectures leveraging IEC61850 and DNP3 to power safe, resilient, and intelligent
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grid operations.
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Perform system studies, fault analysis, and risk assessments to validate performance, reliability, and operational
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readiness.
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Utilize BIM and digital design tools to improve design quality, accuracy, constructability, and delivery efficiency.
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Lead or support engineering design, specifications, construction documentation, and formal technical reviews.
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Provide hands-on technical leadership through design, construction, testing, commissioning, and system energization,
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acting as a technical authority and problem solver in both office and field environments.
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Operate in a dynamic role that balances deep technical expertise, leadership, and real-world system impact.
Quality Assurance (Electrical) Engineer
What you will do
- Assess quality risks and develop surveillance strategies to support procurement for electrical power system equipment
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including fuses, cutouts, cables and accessories, substation panels, switchgear, capacitors, reactors and power
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transformers (primarily 12kV to 500 kV).
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Develop quality assurance plans, provide oversight, and ensure execution of quality surveillance activities to support
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capital project delivery and ongoing maintenance and operation of the power system.
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Perform audits of supplier facilities to access quality management systems, practices, processes.
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Review manufacturer tests plans, witness factory testing, and perform inspections to assess conformance to technical
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specifications, standards (CSA, IEEE, IEC, etc.), and contractual requirements.
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Manage non-conformance of technical and contractual requirements to ensure appropriate identification, tracking, and
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resolution.
Transmission Estimating (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others) Engineer
What you'll do
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Prepare project cost estimates for projects on transmission lines, substations, switching stations, and the protection,
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controls and telecommunication systems associated with such assets.
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Review project cost estimates prepared by external consultants.
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Provide cost estimating support to projects in various stages of the project life cycle, including during pre-project planning
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and for procurement and contract management activities during implementation.
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**Transmission Project Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, others)**
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Manage the engineering component (scope, schedule, and cost) of large, complex transmission and substation projects,
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identifying and mitigating technical risks and system integration issues.
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Act as the lead Owner’s Engineer to coordinate and lead the internal review and acceptance of engineering work by third
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parties.
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Establish design strategies, review plans, and resource requirements, working with functional managers to assemble and
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guide engineering teams through the project lifecycle
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Coordinate the development of technical specifications and drawings, and ensure technical support is provided during
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manufacturing, construction, and commissioning phases for timely issue resolution.
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Provide leadership by coaching project team members to resolve complex issues and presenting technical
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recommendations to senior management and executives
What you bring
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**General qualifications and responsibilities**
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Engage in project coordination, engineering design, contract and construction management, maintenance support, and
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emergency response activities across the full project lifecycle.
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Act as Professional of Record (POR) or Owner’s Engineer (OE) on assigned work, with accountability for technical quality,
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safety, and compliance, including review and acceptance of consultant and contractor deliverables.
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Set technical direction and deliverables, including Design Basis and Design Reports, Hazard Logs, specifications,
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estimates, drawings, and field review plans, ensuring alignment with standards and accepted engineering
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practice.
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Independently manage medium-to-large projects and work packages, establishing scope, priorities, technical approach,
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and resource plans within multidisciplinary teams.
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Apply strong leadership, analytical thinking, and independent engineering judgment to investigate, analyze, and resolve
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complex engineering problems, delivering safe, resilient, and constructible solutions.
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Conduct discipline‑specific engineering studies, participate in site visits and field work, and coordinate closely with internal
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teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders on complex, multi‑stage projects.
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Provide technical leadership, independent checking, and review, serving as a senior technical authority and contributing to
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standards, best practices, and continuous improvement.
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Work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to understand needs, drive innovation, add value through engineering
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solutions, and build alignment.
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Mentor and support team members, strengthening technical capability while fostering a safety‑conscious, inclusive, and
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high‑performing work environment.
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Demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to continuous
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learning and professional growth.
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Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing, with the ability to travel for site visits and field assignments as
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required.
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Education and Certifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or a closely related discipline from recognized post‑secondary institutions.
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Advanced academic qualifications are considered an asset.
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Registration, or demonstrated progress toward registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Equivalent professional registration with other Canadian or international jurisdictions will also be considered.
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