Grid & Transmission Planning Engineer – Canada-wide

WSP in Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health and safety focus

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Transmission Planning & Studies engineer to help shape tomorrow’s power grids across North America. This Canada-wide role reports to the Department Manager, Transmission Planning & Studies and offers exposure to interconnection studies, model development, and grid reliability projects.

You will perform power flow, short circuit, and stability studies using PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, or ASPEN; develop RMS/EMT models; prepare interconnection applications, and participate

Qualifications

• You bring a BSEE and hands-on experience in transmission planning and/or model development.
• You have practical knowledge using tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN, or equivalent.
• You communicate clearly—whether writing technical reports, preparing proposals, or delivering presentations.
• You thrive in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment and manage deadlines with confidence.
• You’re open to travel (approximately 10% or more).
• Bonus: PEng/PE registration; MSc/PhD, Python scripting, or HVDC/FACTS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system analyses—including power flow, short circuit, and stability studies—using PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, ASPEN, or similar tools.
• Develop and validate RMS and EMT models that support reliable and secure grid interconnections.
• Prepare complete, high-quality interconnection applications and technical documentation for diverse North American jurisdictions.
• Lead and contribute to study review meetings, bringing clear technical insight to clients and project partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support safe, efficient and forward-looking grid planning.
• Apply your expertise to improve grid reliability, advance renewable integration, and support the transition to clean energy.

Skills

Power system analyses

Communication skills

Independent work

Willing to travel

Education

BSEE

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking a Transmission Planning & Studies engineer to help shape tomorrow’s power grids across North America. This Canada-wide role reports to the Department Manager, Transmission Planning & Studies and offers exposure to interconnection studies, model development, and grid reliability projects.

You will perform power flow, short circuit, and stability studies using PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, or ASPEN; develop RMS/EMT models; prepare interconnection applications, and participate