Field Construction Lead - Substations & Transmission

WSP; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor – Substation & Transmission Line to provide field engineering support for high-voltage substation and transmission line projects in Canada. The role focuses on civil/structural construction activities and some electrical equipment installation, serving as the primary on-site field representative for the engagement.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience, strong ability to read IFC civil, structural and electrical drawings, and a

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant construction experience, with field experience on high-voltage substations and/or overhead transmission line projects.
• Demonstrated experience with higher-voltage substation and transmission infrastructure preferred.
• Strong field experience with substation earthworks and grading, reinforced concrete foundations, rebar and concrete construction, anchor bolts and embeds, underground duct banks and trenches, structural steel erection, and ability to read IFC civil, structural and electrical drawings, specs, vendor drawings and construction details.
• Practical knowledge of ITPs, Hold Points, Witness Points, NCRs, RFIs, field change processes and Contractor QA/QC documentation.
• Ability to escalate field conditions or construction deviations to a Professional Engineer when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as WSP’s primary on-site field representative for substation and transmission line construction activities.
• Perform and document engineering field observations against IFC drawings, specifications, approved technical documentation and ITPs, including civil/structural works, structural steel erection and major equipment installations.
• Review contractor look-ahead schedules and ITP notifications and coordinate WSP attendance at Hold/Witness Points.
• Identify field conditions, deviations or non-conformances requiring engineering assessment and coordinate with the appropriate engineer/EOR.
• Review contractor QA/QC records, test results, surveys and other construction documentation for the engineering field record.
• Maintain field records, including observation reports, photographs, Hold/Witness Point records and outstanding issues.
• Track NCRs and engineering dispositions through closure and support as-built documentation.
• Participate in construction coordination meetings and communicate significant field issues to the Project Manager and EOR team.
• Comply with health and safety requirements from WSP, Owner and project.

Skills

Substation construction

Transmission line construction

Field observations

QA/QC documentation

IFC drawings interpretation

NCRs & RFIs handling

Safety compliance

Education

Structural/Civil Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor – Substation & Transmission Line to provide field engineering support for high-voltage substation and transmission line projects in Canada. The role focuses on civil/structural construction activities and some electrical equipment installation, serving as the primary on-site field representative for the engagement.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience, strong ability to read IFC civil, structural and electrical drawings, and a