Burns & McDonnell

Senior Transmission Engineer CAN

Burns & McDonnell$130K — $175K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with 10 years' experience in transmission engineering (EPC project experience preferred)
  • Master's degree in Engineering with 8 years' experience, if applicable
  • Expert knowledge of engineering techniques, transmission design codes, and software like AutoCAD and MicroStation
  • Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms
  • Experience leading large projects, delegating tasks and managing team dynamics
  • Proven critical thinking and analytical skills in problem-solving contexts
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) License required, PEO license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project design for transmission lines from conceptual phase to completion
  • Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and technical bid summaries
  • Conduct economic conductor selection studies and grounding calculations
  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards like CSA and NERC
  • Review vendor drawings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and change orders
  • Mentor junior engineers and oversee QA/QC processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid time off and wellness initiatives
  • Participation in Canadian Equity Participation Plan (CEPP)
  • Retirement savings program
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
  • Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Corona Noise, Losses and Voltage Drop design.
  • Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
  • Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on CSA, NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary CSA, NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards.
  • Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of transmission systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program and 10 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Master Degree in Engineering and 8 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD Suite and other related transmission design programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) License from one of Canadian Provinces is required. PEO license is preferred.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 annually, in compliance with Ontario's Pay Transparency requirements. Final compensation will be based on education, qualifications, prior experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being. This includes extended health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellness initiatives. Eligible employees also participate in our Canadian Equity Participation Plan (CEPP) and retirement savings program.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location CA-ON-Toronto

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 263650

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DG #CAN

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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