Lead the planning, routing, design, and execution of underground transmission cable projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV

Serve as Professional-of-Record, taking accountability for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance of design deliverables

Provide technical leadership for underground cable system design, including cable selection, ampacity analysis, thermal resistivity studies, installation design, routing, trenching, duct bank, jointing, termination, and transition station design

Lead the development, review, and approval of route studies, feasibility assessments, drawings, duct bank and trench designs, joint bay designs, installation details, and construction packages

Oversee advanced engineering analyses, including cable ampacity, thermal performance, short-circuit, sheath bonding, induced voltage, grounding, cable pulling, and installation calculations

Provide leadership in constructability, including urban constraints, HDD installations, crossings, and permitting considerations

Develop and approve design criteria, technical specifications, and reports

Act as a technical interface with clients, utilities, and stakeholders

Support proposals through scoping, estimating, and technical approach development

Lead client meetings, routing workshops, and technical design reviews

Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designers

Review and approve vendor submissions and coordinate with cable suppliers and installers

Provide senior engineering support during construction, including site reviews, RFI responses, and resolution of complex field issues

Coordinate with overhead, civil,



geotechnical, environmental, permitting, and utility teams

Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality standards

Champion safety-by-design, quality, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC (EGBC) or Alberta (APEGA), or ability to obtain

10–15 years of experience in high voltage transmission/distribution underground cable systems

Demonstrated experience acting as technical lead or Professional-of-Record on transmission line or cable projects

Strong expertise in underground cable design, including routing, duct banks, thermal analysis, bonding/grounding, and installation methodologies

Experience with urban routing, HDD installations, utility coordination, and permitting processes

Experience with Canadian utilities is an asset

In-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), IEEE, and IEC standards

Understanding of OH&S; requirements

Proficiency with CYMCAP, ETAP, and AutoCAD

Familiarity with Civil 3D for cable routing and corridor coordination is an asset





Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong client-facing experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in underground transmission cable design and execution, including technical leadership, compliance with Canadian Electrical Code, and project management. Proven ability to mentor engineers and manage client relationships while ensuring project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underground Cable Design

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

High Voltage Transmission Systems

CYMCAP Proficiency

Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Cable Selection

Ampacity Analysis

Thermal Resistivity Studies

Installation Design

Duct Bank Design

Jointing and Termination Design

Advanced Engineering Analyses

Feasibility Assessments

Construction Package Development

Urban Routing

Soft Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Client-Facing Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Skilled Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1)

IEEE Standards

IEC Standards

OH&S; Requirements

Utility Coordination

Permitting Processes

Tools & Technologies

ETAP

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HDD Installations

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📌 Lead Engineer – Transmission Line, Underground (Vancouver)
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📍 Vancouver