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Transmission Lines Engineer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is offering an exceptional full-time opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer seeking to build a strong and sustainable career in the field of electric power transmission and distribution networks.

The successful candidate will be based at our Vancouver office and will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and stimulating consulting engineering environment, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

The role will focus primarily on electric power transmission line projects, encompassing both High-Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) and High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technologies. In this capacity, the candidate will contribute to large-scale, innovative, and strategic projects, playing an active role in supporting the energy transition and enhancing the reliability of electric power systems.

Your role

  • Prepare conceptual and detailed design for transmission lines projects.
  • Review the design basis memorandum, Transmission lines Requirements, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to client requirements and AtkinsRéalis's Quality Management Systems.
  • Preparation of Scope of Work (SOW) for survey, staking and construction, line route selection report, conductor selection report, preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
  • Perform Transmission Line Optimum spotting.
  • Coordinate the work with internal engineering team and the client.
  • Supervise the work of technicians and designers assigned to the projects.
  • Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.

About you

  • A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • P.Eng. registration or Equivalent required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission and Distribution lines design.
  • Knowledge of PLS CADD, PLS TOWER and PLS POLE software essential.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken), French as a second language will be an asset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $93,800 - $124,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Clean power Engineering

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153819

Salary range

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Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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