Team Lead, Transmission Engineering

• Location: Richmond, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #14165
• Salary: CA$130,000 Per Hour

Matchbox Consulting Group is partnering with a well-established, privately owned power engineering consultancy in the Lower Mainland looking for a Transmission Engineering Team Lead to join their team.

Our client is a respected name in the BC power and utilities sector, delivering transmission and distribution work for some of the province’s most significant utility clients. This is a small, technically driven organization where the people at the top are accessible, decisions get made quickly, and the work you do has a direct impact on how the company grows and where it goes.

This role sits at an interesting intersection. You will be hands-on with transmission line design and package preparation while also stepping into a leadership seat, mentoring the transmission team, and working directly with executive management. If you are a strong transmission engineer who wants more than just technical execution and is ready to have a real voice in how a team and a company develops, this is a genuinely compelling opportunity.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• A rare chance to stay fully technical while also growing into a team leadership role, you do not have to choose one or the other.
• Work directly with the President and VP of Engineering, with real input into how the transmission team is built and directed.
• Hybrid setup with strong flexibility, P.Eng holders in BC may only need to come into the office once or twice a month.
• A WFH equipment allowance where you choose your setup, keep the equipment, and receive annual top-ups.
• Profit sharing that ties your contribution directly to the success of the business.
• A company small enough that your work is visible and your opinion carries weight, backed by a mature enough operation to have serious utility clients and a strong project pipeline.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead the design and package preparation for overhead transmission line projects including pole replacements.
• Perform hands-on technical work using PLS-CADD, this is not a pure review role.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers on the transmission team.
• Collaborate directly with the President and VP of Engineering on project delivery and team direction.
• Coordinate across overhead and underground transmission projects from design through to construction package completion.
• Contribute to business development conversations and client relationships as the team grows.
• Help shape how the transmission function operates as the company continues to expand.

WHO YOU ARE

• 5 or more years of experience in transmission engineering with a strong foundation in overhead line design.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, this is integral to the role and non-negotiable.
• Experience with BC Hydro projects is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with PLS-Tower is a bonus but not required.
• P.Eng registered in BC or eligible for registration.
• Someone who is comfortable doing the technical work themselves, not just overseeing it.
• Strong mentor with a welcoming, approachable personality and the ability to bring people along.
• Direct management experience is not required, but you should have a track record of guiding and developing junior engineers.
• Comfortable working in a smaller, non-corporate environment where you wear more than one hat.

WHAT IS ON OFFER

• Compensation: Competitive, disclosed upon application
• Hybrid work model with strong flexibility for P.Eng holders
• WFH equipment allowance with annual top-ups, equipment is yours to keep
• 3 weeks vacation, negotiable for senior candidates
• Benefits package with 75% coverage from day one, moving to 100% after 5 years
• RPP matching at 4% after 2 years with increases over time
• Profit sharing

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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