About the role

Transmission Line Engineering Team Lead at Stantec managing high-quality design projects and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment in Ontario, Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead a fast-growing team of Transmission Line Engineers and Designers to successfully execute project deliverables.
Oversee projects, set clear directions and expectations, keep staff focused on objectives, and foster a culture of teamwork and dedication to meeting goals.
Manage team workload and project priorities in close collaboration with Project Managers and the Transmission Line Engineering Manager.
Provide mentorship, coaching and technical directions to the team.
Perform quality checks, quality audits, and contribute to improvement plans.
Understand and apply all applicable industry and client standards for design and engineering.
Ensure the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design.
Participate in recruitment and managing staff, including conducting performance evaluations, and developing staff training and development plans.
Contribute as a senior resource to engineering and design of power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Support proposal development, budgeting, and resource planning in coordination with Transmission Line Engineering Manager.
Travel and visit client sites and offices during project definition, detailed design and construction as required.

Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
Effective Interpersonal Skills – Strong Written and Verbal skills are a must to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers.
Able to work effectively both independently under minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a team member.
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines.
Proficient with PLS software suit.
Knowledge of international and North American transmission line industry standards and guidelines such as IEC, IEEE, ASCE, Cigre, CSA and NESC.
Knowledge of Canadian utility standards and design practices.
Experience overhead transmission line design including route selection and studies, development of design drawings for variety of transmission structure types, knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware accessories and fittings), estimating and construction support.
Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university.
Registered with the relevant Engineering Provincial Association
Minimum 10 years of overhead power transmission line design and engineering experience within utilities, EPC or consulting organizations.