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 Skilled 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 Solid 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 Skilled 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 Professional 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 (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg