Lead Transmission Line Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$130,193 - CA$179,016 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in transmission line design from 69kV to 765kV, with proficiency in PLS-CADD and a strong understanding of engineering standards such as NESC, IEC, and IEEE. Capable of mentoring team members and preparing technical reports that meet client specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyEngineering Standards KnowledgeMentoring and TrainingClient Coordination

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Hard Skills

Transmission Line DesignPLS-CADD ProficiencyPreparing Scopes of WorkDeveloping Conceptual DesignsCalculations and SpecificationsReviewing Design DrawingsAI and Automation TechnologiesProgrammingConstruction ExperienceFamiliarity with ArcGIS

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDArcGISDigital ToolsAutomation ToolsAI Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Eng LicensePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

NESCIECASCEACIIEEEANSIExport-Controlled InformationClient RequirementsEngineering StandardsSargent & Lundy's System of Processes

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range
Mentor and train less experienced design team members
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly and concisely while meeting client requirements and S&L formats
Independently review others' work, including calculations, drawings, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD
Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes
Use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant to support research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvement
Apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

No work authorization sponsorship in Canada
Must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations if accessing U.S. export-controlled information
BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US-based ABET-accredited program
10 or more years of transmission design experience
Proficiency with PLS-CADD software
Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, determining design basis, selecting equipment and materials, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications
Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV
Knowledge of NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI engineering standards
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required
P.Eng license, PMP certification, construction experience, and familiarity with ArcGIS are valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for eligible positions
Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process