Available Positions
General Application

Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer/PM

 

Description:

    Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
  • Registered Engineer Eligible for APEGM registration
  • Computer fluent with MS Office and engineering design software

    Work Experience and Qualifications:

  • 15 years of transmission line design experience at 138 kV and above. Transmission line civil and structural design and foundation design experience with a consultant or electrical utility. Construction supervision experience would be considered an asset.
  • Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Basic knowledge of electrical design requirements
  • Experience with PLS-CADD and related software for transmission line design
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop details required for Environmental Review Board Applications for Transmission Projects
  • Familiar with codes/standards of CSA, NESC, ANSI and ASCE relating to transmission line design. Knowledge of IEC standards and CIGRE guidelines would be an asset
  • Experience on projects for international lending agencies such as World Bank IBRD and ADB would be an asset
  • Willingness to travel internationally

    Position Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of proposals including development of methodology, staffing requirements and labor and expense cost estimates
  • Transmission line feasibility studies including preliminary route selection, preliminary environment loadings, feasibility level estimates, recommendation of conductors and structure types, conceptual design criteria
  • Detailed route selection, working with environmental and geotechnical associates
  • Research of environmental conditions and selection of environment loadings,
  • Line design optimization including structures, conductors and hardware
  • Detailed design of transmission line structures and foundations
  • Preparation of design reports and drawings
  • Preparation of specifications and contract documents including contracts with sub-consultants for QA and QC activities
  • Supervision of intermediate and junior staff on projects
  • Project planning and control of staff hours and project budgets using a recognized project management package such as Microsoft Project.
  • Provide guidance, advice and mentorship to less senior engineers on their project work

    Teshmont will reply only to applicants that are considered to be qualified.

 

 

Senior Substation Design Engineer/PM

 

Description:

    Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered Engineer Eligible for APEGM registration
  • Computer fluent with MS Office and engineering design software

    Work Experience and Qualifications:

  • 15 years of consulting or utility experience in the design of high voltage substations at 138 kV and above
  • Construction supervision and commissioning experience would be considered an asset
  • Proven abilities in the design of one or more of the following:
    • substation layouts and single line diagrams
    • understanding of the design of primary substation equipement (power transformers, reactors, capacitors, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, etc.)
    • substation automation systems (control, protection and instrumentations)
    • grounding and lightning protection systems
    • AC and DC auxiliary systems
    • busbar systems
  • Demonstrated familiarity with codes and standards including CSA, ANSI, IEEE, and IEC
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Proven project management capabilities
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

    Position Responsibilities:

  • Managing small and large substation projects, controlling the scope, schedule and budget
  • Performing feasability studies
  • Developing cost estimates
  • Writing of concepual design reports
  • Leading the detailed design of substation projects, with responsibility for the production of all drawings
  • Preparing design reports, project progress reports, etc.
  • Reviewing manufacturers' shop drawings
  • Witnessing of factory testing of equipment and inspecting equipment during manufacture
  • Writing specifications and contract documents for substation equipment and systems
  • Supervising the work of sub-consultants
  • Preparing proposals
  • Maintaining contact with clients and prospective clients
  • Providing technical guidance, advice and mentorship to less senior engineers on their project work

    Teshmont will reply only to applicants that are considered to be qualified.

 

 

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

 

Description:

    Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered Engineer Eligible for APEGM registration
  • Computer fluent with MS Office and engineering design software

    Work Experience and Qualifications:

  • Fifteen to twenty years of experience in power systems analysis and design of HV and EHV ac and dc transmission systems, including economic evaluation of transmission alternatives
  • Self-starter able to work independently with minimal or no supervision and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop details of EHV ac and dc transmission projects.
  • Proven written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge and detailed understanding of PSS/E power systems analysis software.
  • Strong background in static and dynamic modelling of power systems components in PSS/E including HVDC, VSC, Static Var Compensators, STATCOM and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors
  • PSS/E model development and IPLAN and/or Python programming is an asset.
  • Experience on projects for international lending agencies such as World Bank IBRD and ADB would be an asset.
  • Spoken and written technical communication skills in other languages are considered an asset.
  • Willingness to travel internationally

    Position Responsibilities:

  • Work with the vice president of power systems in the preparation of proposals including development of methodology, staffing requirements and labour and expense cost estimates for:
    • Long range transmission planning studies
    • Transmission feasibility studies
  • Studies required for the design and specification of transmission systems
  • Facility interconnection studies
  • Provide project leadership on the studies. The work includes interface with clients, directing work of support team and preparation of final report.
  • Provide technical advice, guidance and mentorship to less senior engineers on their project work.
  • Develop performance specifications for AC and DC transmission systems.
  • Take full control of technical projects, including planning and control of staff hours and project budgets using a recognized project management package such as Microsoft Project.
  • Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other international organizations.

    Teshmont will reply only to applicants that are considered to be qualified.

 

 

Senior Elec. Eng. – Transmission Systems

 

Description:

    Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered Engineer Eligible for APEGM registration
  • Computer fluent with MS Office and engineering design software

    Work Experience and Qualifications:

  • Fifteen to twenty years of experience in equipment design studies for HV and EHV ac and dc transmission systems.
  • Self-starter able to work independently with minimal or no supervision and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop details of EHV ac and dc transmission projects.
  • Proven written and verbal English communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge and detailed understanding of PSCAD/EMTDC and or EMTP/ATP transients simulation software.
  • Extensive knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations including transformers, transmission lines, circuit breakers, cables, capacitors and or reactors
  • Knowledge of the application and modelling of HVDC transmission, VSC, Static Var Compensators, STATCOM and Series Capacitors
  • Strong background in insulation coordination of ac and dc systems
  • Experience on projects for international lending agencies such as World Bank IBRD and ADB would be an asset.
  • Spoken and written technical communication skills in other languages are considered an asset.
  • Willingness to travel internationally

    Position Responsibilities:

  • Work with the vice president of power systems in the preparation of proposals including development of methodology, staffing requirements and labour and expense cost estimates for detailed engineering studies for the design and specification of HV and EHV ac and dc transmission systems.
  • Provide project leadership on studies. The work includes interface with clients, directing work of support team and preparation of final report.
  • Provide technical advice, guidance and mentorship to less senior engineers on their project work.
  • Develop performance specifications for ac and dc transmission system components and interact with project engineers to support the preparation of full project specifications.
  • Take full control of technical projects, including planning and control of staff hours and project budgets using a recognized project management package such as Microsoft Project.
  • Participate in IEEE, CIGRE, IEC or other international organizations.

    Teshmont will reply only to applicants that are considered to be qualified.