Transmission Line Engineer

Kosmos Group
CA - British Columbia - Burnaby
January 29, 2025

Transmission Line EngineerKosmos Group, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)Kosmos Group is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, with a primary specialization in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
Kosmos Group strives to provide engineering services to public and private utility companies, consultants, and contractors taking part in the design and construction of power generation facilities, transmission lines, and substations, across the United States and Canada.
We offer solutions from feasibility studies, full engineering design services to close out and preparation of as-built recordings.Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in Burnaby-Canada.
This is a hybrid position, working some days in the office and working some days from home.
The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design.
Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
This includes PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervisionPrepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission linesProviding input and adhering to project schedules and budgetsAdditional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff membersThis position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface with our clientsOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited programA Professional Engineer licensureMinimum five (5) years of related experienceExperience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skillsBasic computer skills (e.g.
AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS, PLS-CADD)Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skillsExcellent written & verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)Ability to travelAdditional Information:
We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking, and the motivation to help shape our growing company.
It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our team and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
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