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We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.\nOh, and, what do we do?\nWe power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Transmission Line Design Engineer.\nJob Description:\nAn exciting opportunity currently exists for a “Transmission Line Design Engineer” within the Project Development - Lines & Civil Engineering Department at AltaLink. Reporting to the Manager, Lines & Civil Engineering.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for the design, engineering, project development and technical delivery of high voltage transmission line facilities across AltaLink’s transmission line network, from early scoping and conceptual development through detailed design, construction support, close-out and final acceptance. The individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure line modifications, line rebuilds, customer interconnections, greenfield transmission line projects and urgent restoration work are designed and supported with a high level of quality, safety, constructability and customer service.\nThe position requires experience in project scoping, design, implementation, technical decision-making, construction support and final acceptance. The role also requires the ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder design inputs, manage design changes, support external EPC and contractor resources, and provide clear technical direction under tight project or field response timelines. As a senior designer on the team, the individual will provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers. This includes supporting technical development, coaching, design review, and knowledge transfer for emerging engineers and EITs. This position will appeal to individuals looking to apply extensive transmission line design experience and leadership talents in a dynamic utility environment.\nResponsibilities:\nPrepare detailed calculations, studies, bills of material and design packages for transmission line capital, customer, Direct Assign and system projects.\nPrepare PLS-CADD models for design package development and existing line clearance evaluations.\nComplete line design packages for all AltaLink transmission voltage classes, including 69kV, 138kV, 240kV and 500kV assets, including rebuilds, modifications, greenfield lines, customer interconnections and emergency restoration work.\nLead preliminary line design, route and structure option development, constructability review, material selection and design change resolution for complex transmission projects.\nApply base geotechnical knowledge when developing line designs, including understanding soil classifications, borehole/geotechnical investigation outputs, groundwater/bedrock considerations, soil strength/deformation behaviour, frost depth, corrosivity data and backfill requirements as they relate to transmission line foundation selection and constructability.\nSupport transmission line foundation design decisions for direct-embed poles, drilled shafts/caissons, screw/helical/bucket piles, driven piles, micro-piles, grillage and pad/footing applications, including review of compression, uplift, shear and moment reactions.\nCoordinate with geotechnical consultants, civil/foundation designers, project managers, construction resources and pile/foundation contractors to define geotechnical scope, review investigation results and resolve foundation design or installation risks.\nConsider foundation risk mitigation during design and construction support, including cave-in/sloughing risk, high groundwater, shallow bedrock, gravel/boulder interference, casing/culvert needs, washed gravel/backfill selection and impacts to schedule, cost, safety and reliability.\nProvide timely and effective technical input to support the Project Development and Execution teams.\nDevelop scope descriptions for project estimating and provide clear implementation direction to internal designers, external engineering consultants, EPC contractors, construction resources and field crews.\nReview and/or approve technical drawings and specifications submitted by internal designers or contractors to ensure each project meets acceptable standards for operability, functionality, maintainability, reliability, durability and safety.\nSupport construction execution and project close-out by resolving field questions, material issues, redline updates, design clarifications and as-built/return-data requirements.\nSupport engineering standards development, design practice improvements and application of current or historical code requirements, including AEUC, CSA and applicable ISO reliability requirements.\nProvide subject matter support for line optimization, line rating, thermal rating, reconductoring assessments, facility applications, information requests and regulatory/hearing support as required.\nContribute to material governance, supplier engagement, technical specifications, procurement support and emergency spare/material strategy for transmission line assets.\nBuild and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, external technical engineering resources, construction resources, customers and other stakeholders that results in growing understanding, good decisions and effective cooperation.\nReport on project engineering status to Project Managers and the Engineering Manager.\nMentor junior engineers, EITs and designers through technical coaching, design reviews, knowledge sharing and support toward professional development.\nProvide leadership support within the team as required, including coordination of team deliverables, technical prioritization and coverage for management or project leadership needs.\nMaintain competency with current industry standards and regulatory groups such as AEUC, CSA and ISO Rules.\nDemonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars - one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.\nRequirements\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.\nEIT or Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or qualifies for registration with APEGA.\nTransmission Line Design experience is considered an asset. \nProven ability to perform the responsibilities listed above. \nDemonstrated experience delivering complex transmission line designs from concept through close-out, including coordination with project managers, external designers, contractors, suppliers and field stakeholders.\nKnowledge of standards and codes that apply to transmission line design and the ability to research and apply past code requirements to existing facilities in current situations, including Alberta power system facilities, Alberta Utility Code (AUC/AEUC) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) requirements.\nWorking knowledge of transmission line materials, structure families, insulator and hardware selection, conductor/OPGW applications, foundations, steel poles, wood poles and constructability considerations.\nBase knowledge of geotechnical investigation programs and geotechnical data used for transmission line design, including borehole/CPT information, soil classifications, soil strength and deformation behaviour, groundwater, bedrock, frost depth, corrosivity and backfill suitability.\nBase knowledge of transmission line foundation design and foundation reaction types, including compression, uplift, shear, overturning moment, lateral soil bearing, embedment depth, pile length/diameter considerations and pole/foundation deflection impacts.\nAbility to interpret geotechnical reports at a level sufficient to coordinate with geotechnical and civil/foundation specialists, identify design or constructability risks, and incorporate appropriate assumptions into line design packages.\nExperience in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE is required.\nExperience using PLS-Tower, PLS-CAISSON, line rating tools, thermal rating methods, reconductoring assessments or line optimization studies would be an asset.\nExperience supporting customer interconnection, Direct Assign, Facility Application, AESO information request, regulatory/hearing or technical justification work would be an asset.\nExperience developing or applying engineering standards, technical specifications, material procurement requirements or supplier technical evaluations would be an asset.\nExperience with foundation-related standards, geotechnical scope development, foundation constructability reviews, or coordination of engineered foundation designs would be an asset.\nSuperior organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a wide variety of projects/issues simultaneously.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment with both office and field staff.\nDemonstrated ability to work under tight timelines and in high stress situations.\nDemonstrated mentoring, coaching or technical leadership experience with junior engineers, EITs, designers or cross-functional project teams.\nMust have a valid class 5 driver’s license.\nAbility and willingness to travel to site as required.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.\nProven track record of good performance and attendance.\nNotes:\nInternal candidates must submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/\nExternal candidates must submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).\nAltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.\nWe thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.\nIn proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. 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