At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in designing and optimizing high-voltage transmission lines.
- Company: Join Kosmos Group, a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values fresh ideas and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a degree in engineering and 10 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Kosmos Group is looking for a Transmission Line Team Lead to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in Calgary, AB, Canada. This is a hybrid position, working some days in the office and some days from home. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design. We are looking for a seller-doer with the ability to develop client relationships.
In this position, you will leverage your T&D experience and leadership strengths to develop, optimize, and grow our Transmission team in Calgary ensuring the office delivers the highest-quality engineering designs. The Calgary Team Lead will work closely with the Transmission leadership in managing daily administrative functions, resource forecasting, quality control and workload of the Calgary team to ensure efficient utilization of resources and exceeding throughput expectations. This position will report to the Transmission Line Department Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Technical execution and project oversight of transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
- Design criteria and specifications for the transmission line design and procurement of materials.
- Project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates.
- Design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based on PLS-CADD.
- Acting as Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings.
- Providing construction support for high-voltage transmission line projects.
- Meeting with clients for weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting.
- Planning, analyzing, and designing a variety of transmission line projects primarily with utilities and other types of projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Leading the team in Calgary to foster an engaged, accountable, and healthy team environment by focusing on collaboration, communication, and career development.
- Coordinating with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
- Coordinating with suppliers, clients, and the rest of the design disciplines.
- Leading meetings with clients, other stakeholders, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.
- Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies.
- Preparing plans, specifications, and design packages for transmission line projects.
- Producing technical presentations and design drawings.
- Performing detailed studies, reviewing plans, transmission line modelling, and design tasks associated with utilities or other types of projects, under the supervision of a project manager.
- Supporting construction projects with field site visits and construction observation duties, responding to RFIs.
- Certifying that company design practices are followed as they relate to their Practice/Discipline deliverables.
- Scheduling and coordinating peer reviews of tasks and third-party quality reviews of deliverables.
- Performing quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE.
- Supporting the project manager and group proposal manager to prepare proposal man-hour estimates and technical scopes to support the sales effort.
- Providing guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers.
- Approving and stamping designs and drawings, and serving as Engineer of Record.
Qualifications Required:
- Degree in civil or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Minimum 10 years in transmission line design and field transmission construction experience.
- Professional Engineer Licensure.
- Advanced working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
- Advanced working knowledge of GO95, NESC, and Wildfire Mitigation is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, and external agencies.
- Ability to work in a team environment and in a variety of situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking, and the motivation to help shape our growing company. Our values guide our work: we are safe, we are one team, we act with integrity, we respect our staff and clients, and we are forward-thinking. Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Transmission Line Team Lead in Calgary employer: Kosmos Group
Kosmos Group is an exceptional employer located in Calgary, AB, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development while maintaining a culture of respect, integrity, and teamwork. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering designs and making a meaningful impact in the Transmission & Distribution sector.
