ENMAX

Senior Transmission Project Engineer

ENMAX  •  Calgary, CA (Hybrid)  •  5 days ago
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Job 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 whereyou’llexperience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningfulopportunities,strongcollaborationand a career aligned to what matters to you.We’reproud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX,we’relighting the way together.

At ENMAX, the Senior Transmission Project Engineeris the next step for engineers looking to deepen their technical specialization and broaden their project leadership.You’llprovide 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’llbe relied upon to navigate complex transmission projects and their unique technical considerations,providingclear technical guidance to cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes with minimal oversight.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support,guidanceandexpertisefor full project cycle, including but not limitedto:system planning, routing & siting, stakeholder engagement, regulatory, estimating, engineering & design, procurement, scheduling, construction,commissioningand asset management.

  • Independently manage all technical aspects of transmission line design projects, including structural design and analysis, foundationdesignand 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, constructioncoordinationand supervisionetc

  • 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 technicalexpertisein 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,regulationsand public safety are applied in designs and during review.

  • Identify,exploreand 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 todeterminethe complete project scope for complex projects, includingidentifyingall 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 Engineeringis preferred

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in the areas of transmission line design

  • Strongproficiencywith PLS CADD/POLE/TOWER/CAISSON isrequired

  • 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,establishschedules, and meet commitments isrequired

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreamsand coordinatemulti-discipline stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes.

  • Strong consultant/contractor managementskills ( scopedefinition, direction, review/acceptance of deliverables, quality assurance).

  • Proven capability in engineering judgment and decision-makingin ambiguous or complex situations, including escalation whenappropriate

  • Strong stakeholder engagementskills, 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, onsitechild carecentre (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 theteamand see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Location:ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE, Calgary, Alberta

Location  Thisrole will be part of our hybrid (home and office) workforce with office workspacelocatedat 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-boardingand job training may be completed remotely.

  • If we can providean accommodationor 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 responsibleto takereasonable 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 arerequiredto followthem while working at ENMAX.

  • Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background checkTwo 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 theSiksika, Kainai, Piikani, andAmskapiPiikuniNations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and theîyârhe Nakoda Nations ofChiniki, Bearspaw, andGoodstoney, 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 weoperate, through respect and collaboration.

Please visit ourcareers pageto learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation.

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About ENMAX

The ENMAX group of companies is a provider of electricity services, products and solutions. We are headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with operations across Alberta and Maine. Through our subsidiaries, ENMAX Power Corporation and Versant Power, we own and operate transmission and distribution utilities that safely and reliably deliver electricity to customers in Calgary and northern and eastern Maine. Through ENMAX Energy Corporation, ENMAX owns and operates power generation facilities and offers a range of electricity and natural gas products and services to residential, commercial and industrial customers across Alberta. ENMAX is a private corporation and The City of Calgary is its sole shareholder.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Calgary, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
enmax.com
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