Senior Transmission Project Engineer at ENMAX

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transmission Line Design, PLS CADD, PLS POLE, PLS TOWER, PLS CAISSON, Structural Design, Foundation Design, Overhead System Design, Project Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Consultant Management, Engineering Judgment, Technical Writing, Regulatory Filings, HV Underground Line Design, Construction Coordination

Industry

Utilities

Description

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access. Posted: May 23, 2026 Closing Date: June 5, 2026 Position Type: Permanent Union: Management Professional (MP) Why ENMAX? We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together. At ENMAX, the Senior Transmission Project Engineer is the next step for engineers looking to deepen their technical specialization and broaden their project leadership. You’ll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle—from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction support, and closeout—while serving as a key subject matter expert for transmission line projects in an urban environment. Your work will directly support system reliability and the modernization of critical infrastructure. In this role, you’ll be a trusted technical subject matter expert that others rely on, guiding multidisciplinary teams and influencing long-term grid strategy while leading and coordinating engineering deliverables such as feasibility and conceptual assessments, design scopes of work, detailed designs and design reviews, and technical support during construction and commissioning. You’ll be relied upon to navigate complex transmission projects and their unique technical considerations, providing clear technical guidance to cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes with minimal oversight. Major Responsibilities: Provide technical support, guidance and expertise for full project cycle, including but not limited to: system planning, routing & siting, stakeholder engagement, regulatory, estimating, engineering & design, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning and asset management. Independently manage all technical aspects of transmission line design projects, including structural design and analysis, foundation design and overhead system design. Projects will cover new lines, rebuild/upgrade of existing lines, relocation of lines, and emergency response. Independently conduct engineering design and analysis for all aspects of transmission line design that include but not limited to survey/LiDAR data processing, structure/conductor/insulator optimization, DRD/loading tree design, PLS CADD/Pole/Tower/ Caisson analysis, construction coordination and supervision etc Work with other groups as a subject matter expert for transmission line projects. Provide input to Asset Management, System Planning, Regulatory, Standards, Office of the Chief Engineer, and any other groups within ENMAX requiring technical expertise in Transmission projects. Generate and review all engineering/technical documents project related including but not limited to– NID document, functional specification, material/construction specification, Project scope, construction/design scope of work, bill of material, tender package etc. Oversee the scope and ensure the quality of engineering deliverables provided by internal and external engineering consultants to meet the needs of the project. Ensure all applicable engineering, industry and ENMAX Corporation standards, codes, regulations and public safety are applied in designs and during review. Identify, explore and propose solutions and improvements to technical practices, components, and processes for team lead and manager review. Work with internal and external customers and technical experts to determine the complete project scope for complex projects, including identifying all required technical deliverables, interdependencies, and any risks that are technical in nature. Provide guidance to stakeholders reviewing construction Requests for Information and consult with required parties and provide responses in the form of Field Instructions, or via direct construction support on site. Ensure the safety of our staff, contractors, and the public is held as paramount in everything we do. Other duties as assigned. Education Required: P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA) Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred Qualifications & Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in the areas of transmission line design Strong proficiency with PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER/CAISSON is required HV underground line (138kV+) experience will be asset Utility work experience will be asset Experience with regulatory applications filings will be an asset Experience in stakeholder engagement discussions will be an asset Competencies: Ability to handle and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, establish schedules, and meet commitments is required Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and coordinate multi-discipline stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes. Strong consultant/contractor management skills (scope definition, direction, review/acceptance of deliverables, quality assurance). Proven capability in engineering judgment and decision-making in ambiguous or complex situations, including escalation when appropriate. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with internal groups (Asset Management, Planning, Standards, Regulatory) and external parties ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage? We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you. Location: ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) workforce with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Note: We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely. If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX. Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. Two professional references will be requested. In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration. Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation. #LI-POST For more than a century, we have helped power Alberta, and our communities still count on us every day. What sets us apart isn’t just keeping the lights on, but how we do it. We put people first, act as good neighbours, and earn trust through promises kept, not made. Reliable by nature, we plan responsibly for tomorrow while keeping energy accessible and dependable today. This is energy people can count on now, and trust for the future. This is ENMAX.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across the full lifecycle of transmission line projects in an urban environment. Manage engineering deliverables, including design reviews and construction support, to ensure system reliability and infrastructure modernization.