Senior Transmission Engineer

Hardline Engineering is a privately owned design and engineering firm specializing in low, medium and high voltage utility and industrial engineering services.

We are a diverse and equal opportunity employer with an open, honest and transparent workplace where we share information, ideas, concerns and challenges openly with each other and strive to be a great team together.

Innovation, optimization and automation are fundamental to our culture and our clients. Hardline was founded by two former utility engineers with a passion for delivering the highest quality products and services for our clients. We currently employ and deliver services to multiple clients across Canada.

ROLE OBJECTIVE:

Reporting to the Manager, Transmission Engineering, the Senior Transmission Line Engineer’s primary role will be to design transmission projects for Hardline Engineering clients. The Lines Engineer must have previous PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAPS, distribution and/or transmission experience and a strong understanding of owner’s engineering. The lines engineer will collaborate with various divisions including safety, stakeholder engagement & permitting, engineering, asset management, construction, accounting and procurement.

Intermediate, and senior level positions are available.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES:

- Develop PLS-CADD models that meet all required code requirements and client standards. Including developing terrain models from scratch and building libraries from scratch including material, weather, structure and loading files.

- Preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, feasibility studies, and developing detailed design documents.

- Understanding of both underground and overhead distribution and transmission line theory and construction to make appropriate site assessments.

- Understanding of asset management and maintenance planning.

- Ensuring engineering work is consistently accurate, of a high quality, scheduled and completed to meet project deliverables.

- Manage, prioritize and effectively deliver multiple projects and work requests both internally and externally with clients.

- Looks for continuous improvement opportunities and mentors and guides junior staff.

- Leads by example regarding Health and Safety protocols and requirements.

- Perform periodic inspection audits, record finding, produce reports with recommendations and corrective action plans to ensure consistent application of EH&S procedures and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- B.Sc. Engineering, with P.Eng. designation preferred; equivalent experience considered.

- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada right now

- Must be eligible for registration with APEGA as an EIT or P.Eng.

- 5-10 years of experience in engineering and construction for Industrial and Utility power system type projects.

- Minimum of 2 years of PLS-CADD experience.

- Entrepreneurial approach and the ability to take on challenges in a changing environment.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.

- Familiar with AutoCAD/MicroStation (basic knowledge of DXF vs. DGN/DWG., with ability to identify layers so they can be turned off if not required in PLS-CADD)

- Proficiency with computer systems and applications including the Microsoft Office Suite.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments with tight timelines.

- Self-motivated, positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven.

- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, stakeholders and co-workers.

- Excellent organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to resolve conflicting priorities.

- Ability to work in a team environment.

- Willing to travel from time to time for site audits and inspections.