DescriptionHighlights of the job
We are hiring a full-time, permanent Senior Engineer, Linear Assets position working out of Edmonton, AB.
This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates. Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your "[redacted].com" email address.
EPCOR is seeking an experienced Senior Linear Assets Engineer to join our Transmission Engineering team. In this role, you will lead complex, multi-discipline engineering projects for high-voltage substations (72 kV to 500 kV), advance technical standards, and provide expertise that strengthens the reliability and performance of EPCOR's transmission system.
The Senior Engineer, Linear Assets is accountable for the specification, design, and commissioning of electric Transmission linear assets connecting EDTI substations. This role encompasses both aerial and underground lines, including highly specialized high-pressure fluid filled (HPFF) pipe-type cables.
What you'd be responsible for
- Lead major, multi-discipline substation linear assets engineering projects, managing engineering resources, schedules, and deliverables
- Perform and authenticate linear asset engineering designs, ensuring compliance with EPCOR standards, APEGA guidelines, and industry codes
- Support construction and commissioning activities, including developing scopes of work and reviewing inspection and test plans
- Drive technical change initiatives by developing and maintaining engineering standards, philosophies, templates, specifications and risk mitigation
- Review and provide recommendations on internal and external design packages, studies, reports, and as-built documentation
- Represent EPCOR as a technical expert in external committees (IEEE, CEATI, IEC, AESO, AUC) and internal cross-functional groups
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers, technologists, EITs, and students
- Conduct and review technical studies (e.g., grounding, ampacity, cable pulling, etc.) to inform design decisions
- Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting needs (tools, software, training), and alignment with Transmission Engineering strategies
What's required to be successful
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, registered with APEGA
- 8-10 years of design experience in linear assets engineering
- 5+ years of experience performing active, on-site field support for construction projects
- Knowledge and experience with design, maintenance, installation commissioning of High Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF) transmission lines and forced oil cooling systems will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of City of Edmonton codes and standards
- Knowledge of all industry linear asset standards (AEUC, IEEE, AESO, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electric Office or other GIS systems, IVARA, P6 and/or other work management tools, such as MS Project
- Strong diagnostic skills required to manage complex technical problems and develop innovative solutions
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage budgets
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to advise, mentor, and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills
Other important facts about this job
Jurisdiction: PROF
Hours of Work: 40 hours weekly
Application deadline: September 01, 2026
Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your "[redacted].com" email address.
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