Job descriptionSenior Transmission Lines Engineer, Power Delivery Job Description The Opportunity 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 in any of our Power Delivery teams in Ontario or Quebec offices.
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) degree from an accredited university
At least ten (10) years experience in transmission design – 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
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.
EEO and Accessibility Statement WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
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