Transmission Lines Engineer

Compensation

• CAD 81,520 - CAD 112,090 yearly

Job Description

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professionals, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. We support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning, on projects that range from the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation.

The CIMA+ offices in Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory, and this means new, complex projects that you will help shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

Unleash your engineering talents as a Transmission Lines Civil Engineer . In this position, you will leverage your credentials as a professional engineer to drive innovation, navigate complex design obstacles, champion leading‑edge methodologies, and leave an indelible mark on capital initiatives. You will work under the supervision of the T&D Lines Leadership Team and be part of one of the largest infrastructure projects in Canada. The role is hybrid (2 days a week at the office) and can be based anywhere in Canada.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop safe engineering solutions through design, problem analysis, and interpreting specifications for medium complexity utilities projects.
• Assist project/operations management in meeting safety, cost, quality, and schedule targets by proposing plan changes, recommending contractor payments, preparing progress reports, and coordinating work schedules.
• Resolve highly technical and unusual design and field engineering problems through independent studies, analysis, exercising judgment in information selection, and recommending safe engineering designs.
• Contribute to CIMA+’s engineering practices by conducting studies, developing technical standards, exercising judgment in information evaluation, recommending designs, and providing guidance to other engineers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by defining engineering scope with clients, establishing design criteria, approving technical documentation, and assessing/reporting progress against standards and objectives for safe, quality, budget‑compliant, and timely project completion.
• Design overhead line structures and associated facilities for voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment.
• Prepare project documentation such as reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, and test plans per CIMA+’s practices.
• Develop design work packages with scope, duration, and effort estimates, and manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost for existing and new facilities.
• Provide signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record per EGBC and CIMA+’s practices.
• Offer technical assistance, construction support, and field reviews as required.
• Perform structural design, analysis, and detailing for structures associated with transmission underground cables (including potheads, concrete vaults, cable duct banks) and transmission submarine cables (including terminations and potheads).
• Apply loads, design criteria, seismic analysis per regulatory and industry standards, considering associated civil, mechanical, electrical systems such as foundations, lightning protection, conductors, and hardware.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience and a history of working in Transmission projects.
• Registered member of a Professional Engineering association in ON or another province of Canada.
• Proficient in design/analysis software and CAD systems, along with familiarity of drawing standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication abilities in English – written and verbal.
• Experience in design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost control.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee‑owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio‑economic status or background. We encourage all applications, including but not limited to those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. You may also complete a self‑identification form when applying for employment. Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.