Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time, permanent Senior Manager, Transmission Engineering position working out of Edmonton, AB.

The Senior Manager, Transmission Engineering leads all aspects of transmission system design, including substations, aerial and underground lines, protection and control, SCADA, communications, and drafting. This role is also responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team of managers, engineers, technologists, and drafters, ensuring high-quality, reliable engineering solutions that align with EPCOR's strategic goals.

What you'd be responsible for

Planning 

• Develop and execute a strategic engineering resource plan to support transmission projects over a 3-5 year horizon
• Define annual priorities and goals aligned with EPCOR's long-term transmission strategy
• Collaborate with AESO and internal teams to balance system reliability, cost, and risk
• Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance design quality and efficiency
• Create and maintain engineering philosophies, standards, templates, guidelines and processes to ensure consistency and excellence
• Strategically plan and manage budgets to support growth, lifecycle upgrades, and performance improvement initiatives

Operational Excellence

• Monitor emerging technologies and industry practices to identify opportunities for innovation and performance improvement
• Refine engineering standards and processes using lessons learned from past projects to drive continuous improvement
• Lead change management initiatives to enhance organizational readiness and ensure successful implementation of improvements

Execution

• Ensure engineering resources are effectively allocated to meet project timelines while maintaining safety, efficiency, work-life balance and minimizing overtime
• Provide clear direction and adjust priorities as needed to ensure successful execution of the business plan
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and improve delivery outcomes

Talent

• Hire, engage, and develop an industry-leading team of engineers, technologists, and drafters
• Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching, and support career growth and succession planning
• Maximize training opportunities and assign work that challenges and builds team capabilities

Relationships and Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support project execution, problem-solving, and alignment across teams
• Provide technical insights and foster teamwork to drive integrated solutions and support strategic decision-making

What's required to be successful

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in transmission design
• In depth knowledge of IEEE, CIGRE, Alberta Electric Utility Code, and electrical utility standards
• Experienced in transmission systems including planning, design, repair and maintenance
• Capital project & asset management experience in Transmission
• Expertise in P&C relaying, SCADA, communications, aerial and underground lines, and substation apparatus design and layouts
• Extensive knowledge on all types of substation equipment and on all associated electrical utility operations spanning multiple business units
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, and time management skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills to interface with all levels in the organization
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive strategic outcomes
• Ability to proactively identify future business risks, opportunities, and challenges to inform long-term planning and decision-making
• Ability to influence other groups (e.g. trades personnel not directly reporting but required for construction, commissioning and troubleshooting)

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: MGMT

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline: October 10, 2025

EPCOR Employees: please ensure that you are using your "@epcor.com" email address.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.