Lead the planning, routing, design, and execution of underground transmission cable projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kVServe as Professional-of-Record, taking accountability for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance of design deliverablesProvide 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 designLead the development, review, and approval of route studies, feasibility assessments, drawings, duct bank and trench designs, joint bay designs, installation details, and construction packagesOversee advanced engineering analyses, including cable ampacity, thermal performance, short-circuit, sheath bonding, induced voltage, grounding, cable pulling, and installation calculationsProvide leadership in constructability, including urban constraints, HDD installations, crossings, and permitting considerationsDevelop and approve design criteria, technical specifications, and reportsAct as a technical interface with clients, utilities, and stakeholdersSupport proposals through scoping, estimating, and technical approach developmentLead client meetings, routing workshops, and technical design reviewsMentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designersReview and approve vendor submissions and coordinate with cable suppliers and installersProvide senior engineering support during construction, including site reviews, RFI responses, and resolution of complex field issuesCoordinate with overhead, civil, geotechnical, environmental, permitting, and utility teamsEnsure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining quality standardsChampion safety-by-design, quality, and continuous improvementRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering disciplineRegistered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC (EGBC) or Alberta (APEGA),



or ability to obtain10–15 years of experience in high voltage transmission/distribution underground cable systemsDemonstrated experience acting as technical lead or Professional-of-Record on transmission line or cable projectsStrong expertise in underground cable design, including routing, duct banks, thermal analysis, bonding/grounding, and installation methodologiesExperience with urban routing, HDD installations, utility coordination, and permitting processesExperience with Canadian utilities is an assetIn-depth knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), IEEE, and IEC standardsUnderstanding of OH&S requirementsProficiency with CYMCAP, ETAP, and AutoCADFamiliarity with Civil 3D for cable routing and corridor coordination is an assetStrong leadership and mentoring capabilitiesProven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong client-facing experienceCore CompetenciesDemonstrates 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 keywordsUnderground Cable DesignProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.)High Voltage Transmission SystemsCYMCAP ProficiencyProject ManagementATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsCable SelectionAmpacity AnalysisThermal Resistivity StudiesInstallation DesignDuct Bank DesignJointing and Termination DesignAdvanced Engineering AnalysesFeasibility AssessmentsConstruction Package DevelopmentUrban RoutingSoft SkillsLeadershipMentoringCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsClient-Facing ExperienceCertifications & QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringRegistered Skilled Engineer (P.Eng.)Industry KeywordsCanadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1)IEEE StandardsIEC StandardsOH&S RequirementsUtility CoordinationPermitting ProcessesTools & TechnologiesETAPAutoCADCivil 3DHDD Installations #J-18808-Ljbffr

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