The Opportunity 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 Engineer can be located with any of our Power Delivery teams located in any of our Western Canada offices – with preference for Edmonton. Your Impact 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 The Skills That Set You Apart Civil (BSCE), Mechanical (BSME), or Electrical (BSEE), Engineering Physics (BSc) 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 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/underbuild design experience is a plus Managerial and leadership skills Compensation BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $114,600 – $151,800 MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900 Atlantic Provinces & QC: $103,500 – $137,400 Disclosure: 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 organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. Make Your Mark with WSP Apply now and take the next step toward shaping Canada’s energy future. Health and Safety 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 here ( Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). 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. Full details here ( #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery
WSP USA
calgary, calgary
Published 27 days ago
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