Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

Job Description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer position in the Transmission & Distribution Electrical team. Contribute to innovative substation projects strengthening grid reliability, supporting renewable energy integration, and shaping Canada’s energy future. The role supports the transformation of utilities and communities toward a sustainable energy future.

Senior role located across Western Canada offices, preference for Edmonton.

• Lead technical aspects of transmission line design projects (34.5kV–500kV), including new lines, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, structure replacements, and fiber optic additions.
• Prepare and review design deliverables, such as plan and profile drawings, material selection, and construction specifications.
• Conduct quality reviews of internal and subcontractor deliverables.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
• Evaluate technical options, criteria, and routes for design merit.
• Apply knowledge of construction standards for high voltage line work.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure client satisfaction.
• Act as Technical Project Management Lead and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage project reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, and unbilled work.
• Develop and monitor scope, schedules, and budgets against plan and contracts.
• Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison between client and project team; understand client interests.
• Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions for project success.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team.
• Travel to client offices, field sites, or vendor facilities as required.
• Support business development activities and participate in proposal preparation.

• Civil (BSCE), Mechanical (BSME), Electrical (BSEE), or Engineering Physics (BSc) degree, from an accredited university.
• At least ten (10) years experience in transmission design – overhead high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines, including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and construction bid package development.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Lite.
• Experience in a Project Engineering or Project Management capacity working with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Must have Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.).
• Experience with AutoCAD/Microstation, MFAD, and Microsoft Project is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission line routing, field program planning, project management, EPC projects, and line construction.
• Distribution/under build design experience is a plus.
• Managerial and leadership skills.

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $114,600 – $151,800
• MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900
• Atlantic Provinces & QC: $103,500 – $137,400

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.