Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

Job Description

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Build the Future With Us — Join our growing Transmission & Distribution Electrical team and contribute to innovative substation projects that strengthen grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and help shape Canada’s energy future. The Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer can be located with any of our Power Delivery teams located in our Ontario or Quebec offices.

WSP is a leader in the delivery of clean energy and Power sector solutions to meet the increasing demand for safe, secure, and sustainable energy for Canadians which requires a substantial expansion of the electricity transmission network. In this senior role, you will help bring WSP’s vast expertise, experience and innovation to support our clients, utilities and communities in the transformation to a new energy future.

• Lead technical aspects of transmission line design projects (34.5kV–500kV), including new lines, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, structure replacements, and fibre‑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 prioritise 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) or Electrical (BSEE) degree from an accredited university.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in transmission design – design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines, including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages.
• 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.
• Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) required.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Micro Station, 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

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance and business or organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details are available on request.

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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.