Senior Transmission Lines Engineer / Project Engineer

Overview

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Senior Transmission Lines Engineer / Project Engineer

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WSP in Canada

The Opportunity : Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team collaborates to provide services that meet the highest industry standards through innovation.

The Opportunity (continued)

To meet our growth challenges, WSP’s Canadian team is currently seeking a

Senior Transmission Line Project Engineer

to join our Power Delivery team, located in any of 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. 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. Be involved in projects with our Power Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

What you can expect to do here

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

What you’ll bring to WSP

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 / 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

About Us

WSP

is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At

WSP :

We value our people and our reputation

We are locally dedicated with international scale

We are future focused and challenge the status quo

We foster collaboration in everything we do

We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note : Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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. For more information please read the full policy.

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