Intermediate Power Delivery: Distribution Lines Engineer

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Distribution Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in British Columbia offices. You’ll design resilience power distribution systems (overhead/underground) for projects from customer connections to utility-scale reconfigurations, collaborating with engineers, designers, and stakeholders.

With 5–10 years of experience and a degree in engineering, you’ll apply CSA standards and use PLS-CADD or SPIDAcalc, perform calculations, prepare designs, and support construction

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering and P.ENG in British Columbia or near final stages of license.
• Between 5 to 10 years experience with distribution line design (4kV–35kV), overhead/underground systems, and utility standards.
• Exposure to non-linear powerline design software such as PLS-CADD, SPIDAcalc, etc
• Proficiency with distribution modelling, structure analysis tools, and CAD/drafting interfaces -
• Familiarity with CSA standards, utility construction practices, grounding, clearances, and load calculations.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to balance safety, cost, and performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power distribution systems for projects ranging from customer connections to large-scale system reconfigurations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design packages, equipment sizing, material specifications, and construction documentation.
• Apply distribution design software, relevant codes, and standards, including CSA, to deliver accurate and compliant designs.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal teams to support seamless project delivery, estimates, schedules, bids, and engineering support.
• Conduct quality reviews, site visits, and construction-phase support to maintain safety, accuracy, and project standards.
• Strengthen client relationships and contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and high-quality project outcomes.

Skills

Distribution line design

CSA standards

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Overhead/underground systems knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng in BC

Tools

PLS-CADD

SPIDAcalc

CAD/drafting interfaces

Job description

WSP is seeking a Distribution Line Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in British Columbia offices. You’ll design resilience power distribution systems (overhead/underground) for projects from customer connections to utility-scale reconfigurations, collaborating with engineers, designers, and stakeholders.

With 5–10 years of experience and a degree in engineering, you’ll apply CSA standards and use PLS-CADD or SPIDAcalc, perform calculations, prepare designs, and support construction