Construction Supervisor, Transmission & Distribution

Position: Construction Supervisor, Transmission & Distribution (Contract)
Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

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The Opportunity
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WSP is seeking an experienced  Construction Supervisor – Substation & Transmission Line  to provide field-based engineering and construction support for high-voltage substation and transmission line projects for a  12 to 15month Contract  position.
The successful candidate will serve as WSP’s primary field representative, providing experienced technical observation of construction activities and maintaining a direct interface between field conditions and WSP’s Engineer of Record (EOR) team.
The role will focus on civil and structural construction activities for the station and transmission line structures, while also supporting selected electrical equipment installation activities.
The Construction Supervisor will document construction conditions, participate in designated Hold and Witness Points, identify conditions or deviations requiring engineering review, and maintain field records supporting the EOR’s engineering assessment and preparation of Record Documentation.
The role does not replace the Contractor’s responsibility for construction execution, means and methods, QA/QC, inspection, testing, workmanship or compliance with the Contract Documents.
Your Impact
Serve as WSP’s primary on-site field representative for substation and transmission line construction activities.
Perform and document engineering field observations against applicable IFC drawings, specifications, approved technical documentation and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), including civil/structural works, structural steel erection and major equipment installations.
Review Contractor look-ahead schedules and ITP notifications and coordinate WSP attendance at designated engineering Hold/Witness Points.
Identify field conditions, deviations or non-conformances requiring engineering assessment and promptly coordinate with the appropriate WSP discipline engineer/EOR.
Review relevant Contractor QA/QC records, test results, surveys and other construction documentation required to support the engineering field record.
Maintain clear and traceable field records, including observation reports, photographs, Hold/Witness Point records and outstanding engineering issues.
Track technical issues, NCRs and engineering dispositions through closure and support preparation and verification of as-built and Record Documentation.
Participate in construction coordination meetings and communicate significant field issues to the WSP Project Manager and EOR team.
Comply with applicable WSP, Owner and project health and safety requirements.
The Skills That Set You Apart
Diploma or degree in Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field.
Minimum 10–15 years of relevant construction experience, with significant field experience on high-voltage substations and/or overhead transmission line projects.
Demonstrated experience with higher-voltage substation and transmission infrastructure preferred.
Strong field experience with:
Substation earthworks and grading;
Reinforced concrete foundations;
Rebar and concrete construction;
Anchor bolts and embeds;
Underground duct banks and trenches;
Structural steel erection; and
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret IFC civil, structural and electrical drawings,…