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Senior Transmission Project Engineer

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enmax logoEnmax · Calgary, Canada
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
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Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access. Posted: May 23, 2026 Closing Date: June 5, 2026 Position Type: Permanent Union: Management Professional (MP) Why ENMAX? We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future , a future that includes a workplace where you'll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We're proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we're lighting the way together. At ENMAX, the Senior Transmission Project Engineer is the next step for engineers looking to deepen their technical specialization and broaden their project leadership. You'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle-from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction support, and closeout-while serving as a key subject matter expert for transmission line projects in an urban environment . Your work will directly support system reliability and the modernization of critical infrastructure. In this role, you'll be a trusted technical subject matter expert that others rely on, guiding multidisciplinary teams and influencing long-term grid strategy while leading and coordinating engineering deliverables such as feasibility and conceptual assessments, design scopes of work, detailed designs and design reviews, and technical support during construction and commissioning. You'll be relied upon to navigate complex transmission projects and their unique technical considerations, providing clear technical guidance to cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes with minimal oversight. Major Responsibilities: Provide technical support, guidance and expertise for full project cycle, including but not limited to: system planning, routing & siting, stakeholder engagement, regulatory, estimating, engineering & design, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning and asset management. Independently manage all technical aspects of transmission line design projects, including structural design and analysis, foundation design and overhead system design. Projects will cover new lines, rebuild/upgrade of existing lines, relocation of lines, and emergency response. Independently conduct engineering design and analysis for all aspects of transmission line design that include but not limited to survey/LiDAR data processing, structure/conductor/insulator optimization, DRD/loading tree design, PLS CADD/Pole/Tower/ Caisson analysis, construction coordination and supervision etc Work with other groups as a subject matter expert for transmission line projects. Provide input to Asset Management, System Planning, Regulatory, Standards, Office of the Chief Engineer, and any other groups within ENMAX requiring technical expertise in Transmission projects. Generate and review all engineering/technical documents project related including but not limited to- NID document, functional specification, material/construction specification, Project scope, construction/design scope of work, bill of material, tender package etc. Oversee the scope and ensure the quality of engineering deliverables provided by internal and external engineering consultants to meet the needs of the project. Ensure all applicable engineering, industry and ENMAX Corporation standards, codes, regulations and public safety are applied in designs and during review. Identify , explore and propose solutions and improvements to technical practices, components, and processes for team lead and manager review. Work with internal and external customers and technical experts to determine the complete project scope for complex projects, including identifying all required technical deliverables, interdependencies, and any risks that are technical in nature. Provide guidance to stakeholders reviewing construction Requests for Information and consult with required parties and provide responses in the form of Field Instructions, or via direct construction support on site. Ensure the safety of our staff, contractors, and the public is held as paramount in everything we do. Other duties as assigned. Education Required: P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA) Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred Qualifications & Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in the areas of transmission line design Strong proficiency with PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER/CAISSON is required HV underground line (138kV+) experience will be asset Utility work experience will be asset Experience with regulatory applications filings will be an asset Experience in stakeholder engagement discussions will be an asset Competencies : Ability to handle and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, establish schedules


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