Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer, Power Delivery

WSP in Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution Electrical team in Western Canada, with preference for Edmonton. You will design, manage, and oversee high‑voltage transmission line projects to support renewable energy integration and strengthen grid reliability.

You will lead technical design efforts, coordinate with contractors, and apply construction standards for HV line work while developing bid packages and maintaining client

Qualifications

• Degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or engineering physics from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license required.
• 5–10 years of transmission design experience including HV and EHV line design, routing, and bid package development.
• Experience with multidisciplinary project teams and project engineering/management.
• Proficiency with PLS software and related design tools; familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line design projects (34.5 kV–500 kV) and oversee deliverables.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and reporting.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the project team.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

5–10 years transmission design experience

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Lite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MFAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Intermediate Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution Electrical team in Western Canada, with preference for Edmonton. The role focuses on designing, managing, and overseeing high‑voltage transmission line projects to support renewable energy integration and strengthen grid reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of transmission line design projects (34.5 kV–500 kV), 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 to 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.

Qualifications

• Civil (BSCE), Mechanical (BSME), Electrical (BSEE) or Engineering Physics (BSc) degree from an accredited university.
• Between 5 to 10 years of experience in transmission design, including design of overhead high‑voltage and extra high‑voltage transmission lines, 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 hold a 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/under‑build design experience is a plus.
• Managerial and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work and real balance – we support you in prioritizing what matters.
• Limitless opportunities to tailor your career and grow your impact.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $98,800 to $130,800

MB & ON: $90,100 to $124,100

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $89,200 to $118,500

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.

Health & Safety & EEO Statements

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 HSE policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details are available upon request.

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 résumés from agencies.