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Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power DeliveryWSP Canada • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery

WSP Canada • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

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.

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.

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

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
  • Proudly Canadian - Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - ideas, mentors, and opportunities within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities to tailor your career and grow your impact.
  • Flexible work and real balance - we support you in prioritizing what matters.

    #WeAreWSP #WithUsYouCan #LI-Hybrid #ERI_Opportunities #carrières_ERI


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

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step toward shaping Canada's energy future.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

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 .
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